Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Electronic composition 1 (6 sp)38118/3503/2526/1/56
Study guide

Electronic composition 1 (6 sp)

38118/3503/2526/1/56
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 4
    Specialisation:
    • Composition
    Choice package:
    • Electives
    • Electives
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Specialisation:
    • Composition
    Choice package:
    • Electives
    • Electives
In other study programme:
  • Aanvullende opleiding Koninklijk Conservatorium as Electronic composition 1 (3 sp)
  • Aanvullende opleiding Koninklijk Conservatorium as Electronic composition 1 (6 sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Co-ordinator: Eldem Umut
Other teaching staff: Van Camp Bram (dut,eng)
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Students should preferably have knowledge of recording techniques.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student independently broadens and explores repertoire related to his or her discipline.
The student creates music in a mature manner and develops his or her own engaging and original compositional language, conforming to international stylistic standards.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student has the ability to create his or her own artistic concepts.
2.2 The student builds up expertise through organisation and independent study.
The student independently focuses on problem-solving when faced with (technical) problems or challenges.
2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student is able to apply the knowledge he has gained in practice, both in studio production and electronic composition.
2.4 The student has acquired the correct playing techniques and posture.
The student will explore a variety of diverse techniques including computer programs (DAW, Modular programming languages, live coding), hardware (controllers, microcontrollers, sensors, effects devices) and studio equipment (microphones, mixing boards, equalizers, compressors).
The student will be able to make recordings, process, mix and master their own repertoire
The student will be able to devise and execute complex electronic setups and associated connections.
2.5m The student is aware of the technical and technological developments within his or her discipline.
The student experiments with the technical developments within his or her discipline.
The student experiments with the technological developments within his or her discipline.
The student uses the technological developments within his or her discipline in terms of his or her artistic personality.
The student is confident with the contemporary technical and technological developments related to the instrument and performance practice.
The student can use contemporary technology for his or her artistic trajectory.
The student follows the technical developments within his or her discipline.
3 The student can take a proactive role in musical, multidisciplinary or intercultural forms of cooperation
The student can collaborate in a constructive way in the realising of his or her own artistic concept, whether or not within an interdisciplinary and/or intercultural and/or international context.
4.1 The student has extensive knowledge of the broader cultural and (musical) historical context and can use this in his or her artistic practice.
The student knows the history, start and evolution of electronic music and recording techniques by specific 20th century repertoire and knows the principal representatives and pioneers.
The student shows further deepening of practical knowledge and application of (digital) orchestration, hybrid scores, synthesis, audio editing and recording techniques, mixing, sampling techniques, film scoring, game scoring.
4.2 The student has acquired a critical and inquiring attitude.
The student demonstrates a critical and reflective attitude as regards him- or herself and the collaboration with the composition class.
4.3 The student can present orally and in writing the results of critical (self-)reflection.
The student has artistic drive.

Course content

Elements: electronic sound synthesis, control of the electronic sound parameters and sample techniques, sound transformations, composition and spatialisation

Specifics:

Jorrit Tamminga: sound synthesisation, algorithmic composition, live electronics
David Baeck: music technology including recording techniques, midi, sampling and composition for images
Guest teachers: to be confirmed

Study material (text): Mandatory

Students will provide their own software and technological supplies.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours150,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00
1st examination periodPortfolio50,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00
2nd examination periodPortfolio50,00

Evaluation (text)

Assessment(s) for the first exam opportunity:
Portfolio of interim assignments
Live presentation (concert) of a final composition assignment
Assessment of knowledge and insight through daily work
Attendance

Assessment(s) for the second exam opportunity:
Portfolio of interim assignments
Recorded presentation of a final composition assignment