Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MAX AND ABLETON LIVE | ||
Code | MUSI209 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor M Fairclough Music Mattf@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce students to the MAX programming environment |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will develop further their knowledge of computing and music |
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(LO2) Students will be able to make a DSP patch that processes sound in a variety of ways |
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(LO3) Students will be able to build patches and use them within a live performance or non-linear compositions |
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(LO4) Students will understand the concept of non-linear electronic music |
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(LO5) Students will develop their music composition techniques |
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(S1) General computer and IT literacy |
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(S2) Music specific computer and IT literacy |
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(S3) Independent study and research skills |
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(S4) Problem solving and creative and lateral thinking |
Syllabus |
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• Introduction to Max and Object Oriented Programming |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lectures Teaching Method 2: Seminars Self-directed Learning: Students are expected to use the Music Mac suites out of class times to practise developing their own patches to be u sed in the assignments. Additionally, they will need to compose pieces in Max and Ableton Live to demonstrate their working practices. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
12 |
48 24 |
108 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 42 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Assessment ID: Coursework 2 - Composition Project 2 Assessment Description: Composition using Max and Ableton Live Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty ap | 3-4 minute compositi | 60 | ||||
Assessment ID: Coursework 1 - Composition Project 1 Assessment Description: Short composition using only Max for Live effects. Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard Uo | A composition of bet | 40 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |