Acousmatic Composition Module Report

Module Code and Title: AF215004S Acousmatic Composition

Anglia Ruskin Department: MPA

Location(s) of Delivery: Cambridge

Academic Year: 2007-08 Semester/Trimester: 2

Enrolment Numbers: 17

Module Leader: Julio d’Escrivan

Other Module Tutors: none

Student Achievement:
Students did well and were mostly concentrated in Bs and Cs. The 2 who failed did so for incomplete or no submission.
2 x A, 3 x B, 5 x C, 5 x D, 2 x E

Feedback from Students:
Students were very positive about this module. Some comments: ” I found it opened my mind to different ways of composition and musical analysis” “the broad range of acousmatic techniques and styles”, ” I enjoyed having online feedback”, “this module is great, helped me to use softwares I did not know before” ” I suggest having just one group and a two hour class” “would like more listening time for our music.”

Module Leader/Tutor’s Reflection on Delivery of the Module, including Response to Feedback from Students (including resources if appropriate):
Indeed more time for listening to music will be allocated in the next semester from the total class time as the two groups will be merged into one.

Developments during the current year or planned for next year (if appropriate):
A sound diffusion system with 8 channels will be used for more hands-on playback.

External Examiner’s Comments State whether the external examiner agreed the marks and/or commented on the module:
The external examiner agreed with the marks, finding this module to be fairly assessed. Some of the interactive Jitter tasks were noticed for their originality and innovation at this level.