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Music Technology (MUSI20008)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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Students will develop skills in the applications of computers for composition and music production, using technologies such as MIDI, sampling (digital audio), software synthesis and QuickTime. The subject includes a broad study of historical developments in the technology and practice of electronic music.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand key concepts and terminology from several areas of contemporary music technology, such as MIDI, analogue and digital audio, sampling and synthesis;
- demonstrate practical skills in applying music production tools to their chosen projects, whether these use MIDI, digital audio or synthesis software (or a combination of these);
- demonstrate understanding of the important developments in music technology over the last 100 years, and be familiar with a number of composers and performers who have used technology in significant ways.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- self-direct their learning of complex software packages through the use of computer-based and online resources;
- negotiate around the common design constraints of music software, in order to advance the musical aims of the project at hand;
- approach the learning of new technologies with a positive, explorative attitude.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI10004 | Computing for Musicians | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
or equivalent prior experience is recommended but not compulsory.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A major creative project | End of semester | 50% |
A written report
| Mid semester | 25% |
A short answer test
| During the examination period | 25% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one 1-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Time commitment details
60 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 3 November 2022