MU2471 - Music Technologies 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available to Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music-Bachelor of Education students and Bachelor of Creative Arts students

Students undertaking this subject will acquire skills in the use of a suite of music software programs and experience with a range of music technology hardware devices. The subject builds on introductory music technology techniques gained in the Creating Music 1A and 1B subjects. Areas examined include sound synthesis, MIDI, digital audio, sound recording and multi-media applications. Additionally, students will acquire a grasp of the history and aesthetics of electronic and computer music through a study of set works, selected course readings and the set texts.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• gain a fundamental knowledge of sound synthesis, MIDI and digital audio systems;
• gain an appreciation of the history and aesthetics of electronic and computer music in both contemporary and art music settings;
• gain practical experience in the field of sound recording;
• gain practical skills and knowledge of multi-media software for web authoring, graphics manipulation and CD-ROM development.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

MU1421 and MU1422

Availabilities
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Census Date 06-May-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc117683.
Contact hours:	26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.