MU3471 - Music Technologies 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Music

Available to Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music-Bachelor of Education students

Students undertaking this subject will develop further 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 techniques gained in Music Technologies 1, with a focus on film music and radiophonic/electronic music. Areas examined include sound synthesis, MIDI and digital audio. Additionally, students will further their knowledge of the history and aesthetics of electronic and computer music through the study of set works, selected course readings and the study of the set texts.

Learning Outcomes

• gain a further appreciation of the history and aesthetics of electronic and computer music in both contemporary and art music settings;
• gain further knowledge of sound synthesis, MIDI and digital audio systems;
• gain practical skills and knowledge of film music and radiophonic composition.

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 and MU2471

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Dr Steven Campbell.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures
Assessment:	other exams (50%); assignments (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.