History of Electronic Music Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: History of Electronic Music
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-HEM
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "History of Electronic Music" lectures aim to introduce students to the development of electronic music, from its beginnings in the 1950s to contemporary artistic expressions. Students will analyze key historical moments, technological innovations, and the impact of pioneers such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and Wendy Carlos on the shape of modern electronic music. The course will also cover the main genres of electronic music, such as musique concrète, ambient, techno, and EDM. The module will provide students with an understanding of the evolution of sound production techniques and the role of technology in creating new musical aesthetics. The classes will be lectures and discussions on the most important composers and their works. Students will gain a practical understanding of how electronic music influences contemporary musical culture and the arts.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the key moments in the history of electronic music and the influence of pioneers on the development of this genre. [SND-S2-HEM_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W03 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [4/5]
The student understands the main trends in electronic music, such as musique concrète, ambient, techno, and EDM, and their significance in contemporary music. [SND-S2-HEM_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W05 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [5/5]
The student actively participates in discussions about the works of significant figures in electronic music, exchanging insights and arguments. [SND-S2-HEM_3]
 W6-MM-S2-K04 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-K05 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_HEM] 12 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03]  		exam SND-S2-HEM_1 SND-S2-HEM_2 SND-S2-HEM_3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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