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Livi Modern (2019)
Exhibition / Performance
Vettese, S., & Devison, N. Livi Modern. [artefacts]. Exhibited at St Andrew's Church, Livingston. 15 June 2019 - 15 June 2019

Livi Modern is a multimedia exhibition by four artists, Nicholas Devison, Dawn McDowell, Simon Montgomery and Sam Vettese, who have created artwork inspired by their shared interest in the surviving modernism of Livingston’s new town. In the early 19... Read More about Livi Modern.

Responding, Reframing, and Revising – Utilising Improvisation Principles in Critique and Problem Solving (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stefanie, R. (2019, June). Responding, Reframing, and Revising – Utilising Improvisation Principles in Critique and Problem Solving. Paper presented at Association for Popular Music Education Annual Conference, New York, USA

In comedic and dramatic performance improvisation is underpinned by the principle “yes… and”. The goal of an improviser is to accept and respond to an idea then adapt and develop a scene. To make the narrative work and performers look good an improvi... Read More about Responding, Reframing, and Revising – Utilising Improvisation Principles in Critique and Problem Solving.

Building on Intent – a Framework for Developing Vocal Musicianship (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stefanie, R. (2019, June). Building on Intent – a Framework for Developing Vocal Musicianship. Paper presented at Association for Popular Music Education Annual Conference, New York, USA

Voice can be an awkward instrument to teach. The research of pioneers such as MeriBeth Bunch, Ingo Titze, and Jo Estill has provided us with illuminating scientific insight in to the mechanics of vocal production. The science helps us understand what... Read More about Building on Intent – a Framework for Developing Vocal Musicianship.

Music From the Mundane (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Moir, Z. (2019, June). Music From the Mundane. Paper presented at Association for Popular Music Education Annual Conference 2019

Student Perceptions of Learning Drum Kit Technologies (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stillie, B. (2019, June). Student Perceptions of Learning Drum Kit Technologies. Paper presented at The Association of Popular Music Education World Conference, New York, US

Drum kit technologies such as sample pads, triggers and percussion controllers are now a common addition to the acoustic drum kit setups used by many drummers. However, traditional drum kit pedagogy, which is firmly rooted in developing confidence in... Read More about Student Perceptions of Learning Drum Kit Technologies.

Developing an HE Aligned Music Curriculum (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Moir, Z., & Stillie, B. (2019, June). Developing an HE Aligned Music Curriculum. Presented at Association for Popular Music Education Annual Conference 2019

Abstract not available.

International Online Collaborative Music Making (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Moir, Z., Stillie, B., & Krikun, A. (2019, June). International Online Collaborative Music Making. Paper presented at Association for Popular Music Education Annual Conference 2019

Abstract not available.

Metamorphosis, Myth, Dream & Desire: The Case of the Waterwoman (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Milne, L. S. (2019, June). Metamorphosis, Myth, Dream & Desire: The Case of the Waterwoman. Paper presented at 13th Annual Conference of the International Association for Comparative Mythology, Tartu, Estonia

Scottish People Can't Rap: an autoethnographic discussion on the local and global in Scottish hip-hop (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hook, D. (2019, June). Scottish People Can't Rap: an autoethnographic discussion on the local and global in Scottish hip-hop. Paper presented at Elements: 2nd Annual European Hiphop Studies Network Conference

Scottish people can’t rap, they just cannae mate You’d have tae be half daft where I’m comin’ fae Weans are more concerned wi getting bevied underage Summer rain, half baked, chappin’ doors and run away Opening four bars from Solareye “Scottish... Read More about Scottish People Can't Rap: an autoethnographic discussion on the local and global in Scottish hip-hop.

Narratives of Hurricane Katrina in Context: Literature, Film and Television (2019)
Book
Keeble, A. (2019). Narratives of Hurricane Katrina in Context: Literature, Film and Television. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16353-2

This book analyzes six key narratives of Hurricane Katrina across literature, film and television from the literary fiction of Jesmyn Ward to the cinema of Spike Lee. It argues that these texts engage with the human tragedy and political fallout of t... Read More about Narratives of Hurricane Katrina in Context: Literature, Film and Television.

Possible models of local news provision by radio in Scotland: A mixed-methods study (2019)
Journal Article
Kocic, A., & Milicev, J. (2019). Possible models of local news provision by radio in Scotland: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Digital Media & Policy, 10(2), 183-201. https://doi.org/10.1386/jdmp.10.2.183_1

Scotland does not have any public service radio on a local level, except for a few bulletins or programmes offered by BBC Radio Scotland on an opt-out basis. Scottish commercial radio stations do cover local issues but within brief hourly news bullet... Read More about Possible models of local news provision by radio in Scotland: A mixed-methods study.

Alita: Battle Angel – A Step in the Right Direction for Anime Adaptations (2019)
Journal Article
Li, J., & Phil Tan, E. L. (2019). Alita: Battle Angel – A Step in the Right Direction for Anime Adaptations. Galactica Media: Journal of Media Studies, 1(1), 88-103. https://doi.org/10.24411/2658-7734-2019-00004

Anime adaptations may not be as common as other kinds of adaptations during the 21st century; the few that have been done and released all have been met with negative reviews from both critics and fans alike. Some of the issues raised in regards to a... Read More about Alita: Battle Angel – A Step in the Right Direction for Anime Adaptations.

Minorities on the Homefront: 'Enemy Alien' Internment in the British Empire 1914-1919. Education Learning Resource for use in Scottish prison learning centres. (2019)
Other
Schwan, A., Hannay, R., Manz, S., & Cameron, K. (2019). Minorities on the Homefront: 'Enemy Alien' Internment in the British Empire 1914-1919. Education Learning Resource for use in Scottish prison learning centres

Education resource containing materials and activities on internment camps during the First World War. Developed for schools in the context of a collaborative AHRC grant, by Rosemary Hannay and Stefan Manz. The version for use in prisons was modified... Read More about Minorities on the Homefront: 'Enemy Alien' Internment in the British Empire 1914-1919. Education Learning Resource for use in Scottish prison learning centres..

Do Metrics Matter? (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Innes, M., & Rosenfeld, S. (2019, May). Do Metrics Matter?. Presented at LightFair International 2019, Philadelphia, USA

Lighting metrics are neither absolute quantitative nor purely qualitative experiential measurements. Possibly uniquely amongst the SI system of physical measurements, the Candela is a pseudo-objective measurement based on the human visual experience.... Read More about Do Metrics Matter?.

Nan Shepherd, Scotland and the nature of rural modernism (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lyall, S. (2019, May). Nan Shepherd, Scotland and the nature of rural modernism. Presented at Modernist Legacies and Futures: Modernist Studies Ireland inaugural conference, NUI Galway, Ireland

No abstract available.