Module manager: Dr Ewan Stefani
Email: e.j.stefani@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
MUSS3640 Music Technology
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On this module you will be encouraged to explore creative applications of music technology, by learning new skills and considering how your practice sits within the broader history of the technologies that you encounter. You will be introduced to appropriate theoretical concepts and examples of practice that will help you to understand creative music technology in depth. You will develop your critical and problem-solving skills through collaborative and individual practical work in response to a brief. Final assessment will be based on your individual contribution to a portfolio of creative music technology work, and your development of new skills and knowledge.
This module aims to develop practical skills and contextual understanding of the creative application of music technology. Specific topics in areas of applied music technology will be introduced and practiced within the course. You will also learn about the broader contexts of the topics that are introduced, including the history of their development and application within a musical context. You will be encouraged to consider how relevant precedents and theory relate to your practical investigation, and to document your independent development of skills and knowledge rigorously over time.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
LO1. Apply advanced levels of creativity and technical proficiency in music technology.
LO2. Interrogate and critique methodologies used in the study of music and music technology.
LO3. Critically evaluate and synthesise relevant research, practice and scholarship.
LO4. Communicate ideas in precise, organised and accessible ways.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Practical | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22 | ||
| Private study hours | 163 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Practicals in the module will provide formal opportunities for students to receive feedback on their work in small groups.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 06/03/2026
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