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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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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: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
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: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one 1-hour class per week Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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 Course Bachelor of Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 10 November 2023