Music and New Technology (5 cr)

Objective

The student learns new applications of music technology as well as other computer software and peripherals used in music study, practice and teaching. The student is able to outline different aspects of music technology. The student learns the fundamental skills of video production. Upon course completion, the student is able to use and maintain a computer and essential applications in their studies and profession. The student is able to explain the importance of following technological developments and applying new technologies to their own work, as well as in constantly updating their skills and modes of expression.

Content

Lectures and guest lectures. Basic video production excercises. Familiarization with new technology and its applications.

Location and time

16.1. Introduction, opening lecture, selection of instructional video topics, and practice
23.1. Presentation of instructional video topics
30.1. AI applications by Kristian Suninen (Zoom)
6.2. AI applications workshop by Kristian Suninen (on-site)

21.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
28.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
4.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
11.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523

TBA Dates for Lectures/Workshops:
Lau Nau, Workshop
Valery Vermeulen, Create Your Own Music from Outer Space or Wall Street
Veli Laamanen, Game Sound Design
Mikko Raita, Atmos

Materials

Gullö, J.-O., Hepworth-Sawyer, R., Paterson, J., Toulson, R., & Marrington, M. (ed.). (2024). Innovation in music: Technology and creativity. Routledge.
Braun, H.-J. (ed.). (2002). Music and technology in the twentieth century. Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore, MD, USA.
Demers, J. (2010). Listening through the noise: The aesthetics of experimental electronic music. Oxford University Press.
Manzo, V.J., & Kuhn, W. (2015). Interactive composition: Strategies using Ableton Live and Max for Live. Oxford University Press.

International connections

The course includes international guest lecturers.

Completion alternatives

AHOT (Accreditation of Prior Learning) will be arranged with the teacher during the first session.

Student workload

16.1. Introduction, opening lecture, selection of instructional video topics, and practice
23.1. Presentation of instructional video topics
30.1. AI applications by Kristian Suninen (Zoom)
6.2. AI applications workshop by Kristian Suninen (on-site)

21.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
28.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
4.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
11.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523

TBA Dates for Lectures/Workshops:
Lau Nau, Workshop
Valery Vermeulen, Create Your Own Music from Outer Space or Wall Street
Veli Laamanen, Game Sound Design
Mikko Raita, Atmos

Content scheduling

16.1. Introduction, opening lecture, selection of instructional video topics, and practice
23.1. Presentation of instructional video topics
30.1. AI applications by Kristian Suninen (Zoom)
6.2. AI applications workshop by Kristian Suninen (on-site)

21.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
28.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
4.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
11.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523

TBA Dates for Lectures/Workshops:
Lau Nau, Workshop
Valery Vermeulen, Create Your Own Music from Outer Space or Wall Street
Veli Laamanen, Game Sound Design
Mikko Raita, Atmos

Further information

16.1. Introduction, opening lecture, selection of instructional video topics, and practice
23.1. Presentation of instructional video topics
30.1. AI applications by Kristian Suninen (Zoom)
6.2. AI applications workshop by Kristian Suninen (on-site)

21.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
28.3. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
4.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523
11.4. Ableton Live, Aki Himanen, AS523

TBA Dates for Lectures/Workshops:
Lau Nau, Workshop
Valery Vermeulen, Create Your Own Music from Outer Space or Wall Street
Veli Laamanen, Game Sound Design
Mikko Raita, Atmos

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student learns new applications of music technology as well as other computer software and peripherals used in music study, practice and teaching. The student is able to outline different aspects of music technology. The student learns the fundamental skills of video production. The student is able to use and maintain a computer and essential applications in their studies and profession.

The student is able to explain the importance of following technological developments and applying new technologies to their own work, as well as in constantly updating their skills and modes of expression. The student completes assignments according to schedule.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Designing and creating an instructional video
Learning assignments (Ableton Live)
Learning diary

Qualifications

The student understands the fundamentals of sound synthesis and is able to describe the functionality of synthesizers. The student is able to design and produce specific sounds and effects in a digital audio workstation environment. The student is able to describe the fundamentals of sampling, is able to use different samplers and is able to build their own sampling instruments. The student is able to use sound synthesis and sampling creatively in their own music. The student is able to use signal processors in mixing and editing.