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Electro-Acoustic Music (MUSI30031)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Miriama Young: miriama.young@unimelb.edu.au
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;
- contextualise electro-acoustic works within the historical development of the genre;
- demonstrate problem-solving skills in digital and analog studio configurations;
- create a digital stereo work 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: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following requisite options:
Option 1
Admission into the Composition major in the B-MUS Bachelor of Music
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20055 | Composition 3 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
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12.5 |
OR
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- Composition informal specialisation in the GD-MUS Graduate Diploma in Music
- Composition informal specialisation in the BH-MUS Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours)
OR
Option 3
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- D-MUSIC Diploma in Music
- Practical Music informal specialisation in the GD-MUS Graduate Diploma in Music
- Musicology informal specialisation in the GD-MUS Graduate Diploma in Music
- Ethnomusicology informal specialisation in the GD-MUS Graduate Diploma in Music
- Tailored Program informal specialisation in the GD-MUS Graduate Diploma in Music
AND
PERMISSION OF COORDINATOR: Non-Composition students are required to apply for permission to enrol in this subject. Students must submit proof of permission with an Enrolment Assistance form to Stop 1:
Link to Enrolment Assistance form
Follow the link below to locate the Electro-Acoustic Music application form for non-Composition students, which must be completed in tandem with the Enrolment Assistance form.
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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1-minute electro-acoustic study, demonstrating studio skills
| During the teaching period | 20% |
15-minute class presentation
| During the teaching period | 20% |
A 3 to 5-minute original electro-acoustic piece composition
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | N/A |
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Miriama Young Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour lecture per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Miriama Young: miriama.young@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 16 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
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 Bachelor of Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Course Diploma in Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Music Electives Major Composition
Last updated: 19 March 2024