Electro-Acoustic Music (MUSI30031)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
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For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, attendance or subject matter enquiries:
Stuart Greenbaum
Overview
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This subject covers basic studio use and, specifically, the analog recording of audio with microphones and the digital manipulation of that audio on computer. Students will develop a critical awareness of sounds and how they may be combined, treated and sculpted in creative ways. Topics covered include the historical development of electro-acoustic music and a study of relevant techniques including musique concrète, sound recording, digital processing and mixing.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- critically analyse isolated sounds and identify their features
- evaluate the historical development of electro-acoustic music
- demonstrate problem-solving skills in digital and analog studio configurations
- create a digital stereo work (in CD-A format) from original analog sources
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students should have:
- the ability to analyse sound
- the ability to work in complex studio environments
- the ability to problem-solve using a logical framework
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of the coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- An original electro-acoustic piece (3–5 minutes) composed in accordance with the course of study, due at the end of semester (80%)
- One class presentation to be given during the semester as directed (20%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stuart Greenbaum Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture per week Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment (including quota), class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, attendance or subject matter enquiries:
Stuart Greenbaum
Time commitment details
120 hours
Additional delivery details
Composition 1 students must take this subject in their first year of acceptance into the Composition Specialisation
This subject has a quota of 12. Selection is determined by the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Diploma in Music Major Composition Stream Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology Specialisation Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022