MUSS2002 Music & Computing II: Musical Interfaces (5 cr)
Description
The course introduces the sensorimotor relationships between the instrument and the musician from the perspective of musical interfaces. The course’s approaches the instrument as a tool for converting human gestures into musical gestures, and as a cultural object shaping the ways of experiencing music. Design approaches such as mapping techniques are surveyed and evaluated. The course also includes practical experimentation in designing and building your own musical interfaces.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course student
- is able to name and explain the key concepts and theories when designing musical interfaces
- can critically evaluate research literature related to musical interfaces
- is able to apply the theoretical, practical foundations and methods in the development of his / her own research topics
- understands the principles and design practices related novel musical interface design
Additional information
Timing: 1st or 2nd year.
Study materials
- E. R. Miranda & M. Wanderley (2006). New Digital Musical Instruments: Control and Interaction Beyond Keyboard. A-R Editions Inc: Madison, WI.
- A. Jensenius & M. Lyons (2016). A NIME Reader: Fifteen Years of New Interfaces for Musical Expression. Springer International Publishing.
- M. Aho (2016). The Tangible in Music: The Tactile Learning of a Musical Instrument. Routledge: New York.
- teacher-generated materials
Literature
- E. R. Miranda & M. Wanderley (2006). New Digital Musical Instruments: Control and Interaction Beyond Keyboard. A-R Editions Inc: Madison, WI.
- A. Jensenius & M. Lyons (2016). A NIME Reader: Fifteen Years of New Interfaces for Musical Expression. Springer International Publishing.
- M. Aho (2016). The Tangible in Music: The Tactile Learning of a Musical Instrument. Routledge: New York.