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PA and MIDI Perspective (MUSI30079)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject is for those who are new to MIDI and PA set ups. It will equip the student with all the information needed of MIDI to expand and enhance music production techniques. Areas covered in this class include: MIDI devices, connections and channels/troubleshooting, MIDI synchronisation, MIDI implementation, MIDI messages. System Exclusive and setting up a PA (including identifying PA requirements).
Intended learning outcomes
- to have a basic understanding of the elements that make up a PA system such as microphones, speakers, cabling;
- to be able to operate the various elements of a basec PA system;
- to identify and connect program settings and utilise almost any MIDI module in any application having formed a knowledge of what MIDI is and can do;
- to be confident in using MIDI for music production both in the studio and live performance contexts.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
• Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician
• Demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
• Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century
• Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
• Work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments
• Understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture
• Be prepared to undertake postgraduate study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.
Formal: One practical test of approximately 10 minutes duration (50%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
12 hours contact & 12 hours study per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022