MU810 - University of Agder

MU810-1 Music Technology half-year advanced course

30 ECTS credits - Starts Autumn - Duration 2 semester(s) - Kristiansand

Study programmes Advanced Course in Music Technology

Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, the students should be able to: - have basic knowledge of a music production from pre-production to the final result - use thier own creative skills according to the possibilities of modern electronic music equipment - work as both a producer, a technician and a composer/ arranger - work in a recording studio

Course contents The course aims at giving students basic knowledge of the following: - introduction to acoustics and electronics for sound technicians - electronic instruments and computer technology - sequencer and sampler - synthesizer and programming - recording techniques - elective course: recording techniques/music production or computer-based harmony

Teaching methods Teaching combines lectures, practical work and demonstrations in a sound studio.

Examination requirement - Passed compulsory tests - Compulsory attendance, assessed as passed

Assessment methods and criteria - Project work, minimum length 10 minutes - Oral examination based on the literature Assessed on the scale of A-F (with A as the highest mark and F as fail).

Type of course Practical/Theoretical

Level of course First cycle.

Name of lecturer/contact person Associate Professor Erik Gunvaldsen

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Credit reduction MU810- 2 - 30 ECTS credits
MU810- 2 - 30 ECTS credits

Offered as a free-standing course No.

Faculty Faculty of Fine Arts

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2009-10

ECTS 2009-10

Norwegian Version