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Introduction (1000w)

Outline of thesis. Touch on the structures of improvising, improvised music and F.L.O.S.S. proposing similarities. Relate that to my interests and motivations to develop a practice around the principals of each. Outline a proposition of the merits of how the improvisational method can be (or is) applied outside of artistic practices.

Improvisation and F.L.O.S.S. (3000w)

Foundation (1500w)

Represent the foundations of improvisation and F.L.O.S.S.. This being an understanding of tools and structure. Breaking down the roles of user/creator, musician/composer etc.

Activity and Community (1500w)

Examine activities of these practices and their corresponding communities. Draw parallels between the nature of collaboration and collective work. Also examine other merits of their respective ethos' like liberation, agency, without any loss in identity. A resistance, or antidote to standardisation.

Improvising (3000w)

Context of the Action (1500w)

Draw on the outlines of merits, actions of existing practices defined in the previous chapters to talk about the potentialities of Improvising. Consider the difference of an improvisational method versus the status quo and its inherent political and cultural challenges it poses.

Extension (1500w)

Demonstrate these existences and propose an extended application to improvisation. Tie this back into my practice linking FLOSS and Improvisation in a further attempt to step away from pre-defined heritage.

Conclusion (1000w)

Tie it all together.

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