Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LI Studio Composition
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Music
Module Code	10 23574
Module Lead	Annie Mahtani
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-20 hours Total: 40 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module builds on techniques learned in Studio Composition level C (10 11042). Starting from a group recording session to gather source sound material, classes (nominally fortnightly) focus on techniques of digital sound editing, processing and mixing, together with discussion of compositional and aesthetic issues. The learning process is significantly informed by guided reading and listening ¿ attendance at the weekly MiniBEAST listening sessions and at Birmingham ElectroAcousticSound Theatre events in Birmingham are compulsory components of the course, for which students are required to keep a diary containing critical notes on the works presented; they should therefore avoid scheduling instrumental lessons or committing to any other activities at these times. In Semester 2, attention shifts to the composition of individual pieces by each student; scheduled class times provide an opportunity for the tutor to monitor and give feedback on the progress of each student¿s piece as it develops.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Produce studio-based source sound recordings demonstrate an understanding of file structures and of the ways in which the various applications interact. demonstrate an imaginative and sensitive use of the resources, and an awareness of how an individual's compositional processes relate to the wider context of the genre. show understanding of the creative, musical and technological processes involved in working in the electroacoustic medium demonstrate an awareness of relevant techniques, history and repertoire of electroacoustic and other related music.
Assessment	23574-01 : Coursework : Coursework (25%) 23574-02 : Directed Reading, Listening BEAST and MiniBEAST : Coursework (20%) 23574-05 : Final Assignment : Log Book/ Portfolio (50%) 23574-07 : Quiz : Coursework (5%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 25% Course work (exercises as directed) 20% Learning journal on MiniBEAST/BEAST events, assigned and independent reading and listening - 1500 words) 5% Test on historical and technical knowledge 50% Final Assignment (a composition of 7’-10’ in duration). Reassessment: Re-submit failed component
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