Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • be able to indicate the place and cultural context for an electronic listening example
  • be able to describe an electronic musical process after listening
  • know the role of important people and environments as well as important historic lines of development in electronic music
  • be able to reflect critically on the interplay between social trends, aesthetics and technology

Contents

The course focus on the historic knowledge of electronic music and how the role of selected styles, people and environments has influenced the development of electronic music. The course will train the student in listening, stylistic knowledge, and verbalization within subject areas such as groove and sound / texture, as well as link them to the historical and socio-cultural situation connected to the examples.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is provided as lectures, listening seminars, groups, and supervision in connection with group assignments.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Expected scope of work is 27 hours per. credits.

Examination requirements

  • approved attendance in compulsory classes
  • 1-3 approved assignments

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual portfolio submission consisting of:

  • a practical sound production assignment of 5-10 minutes with historical references to the syllabus. The sound production may consist of several recordings.
  • a written reflection that describes the work process and the historical references

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester. An overall grade is given for the folder.

Graded assessment.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MUR114 – Music History. 10
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