David Watt

Doctor

  • Sector Manager: Music Industries and Theatre Arts, UHI Perth
  • United Kingdom

20152024

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Research Interests

Dr David Watt is Sector Manager for Music Industries and Theatre Arts and Music Business. His PhD is in Electroacoustic Music Composition. Having joined UHI Perth in 2014, David is part of a vibrant, active and friendly team that encourage students and staff to grow, grasping opportunities and excelling in creative challenges.

David specialises in composition and music technology and teaches these subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. David also represents UHI Perth abroad by presenting at national conferences and teaching in China.

His research interests are in Electroacoustic Music Composition: practice-led research exploring vocal and narrative connections.

Teaching Expertise

Digital Audio Workstations; Composition (Electronic); Music Technology; Research Skills and Methods

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, A portfolio of music compositions consisting of Watt's for tea, Metropolion, Curto de Respiraçãco, In Somnium Quod Visum, soundtracks for A Japanese Inro and Second Bad Vilbel, Night Mail, Keele University

Award Date: 25 Jun 2008

Supervised by

    Master of Arts, Digital Music Technology

    Award Date: 1 Oct 2001

    Supervised by

      External positions

      External Examiner, University of Bolton

      20182022

      External Examiner

      20142018

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