Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor/Lecturer/Tutor
Mary Mainsbridge
Contact via Email
10HA 165E
Email for an appointment
Tutor
Denis Crowdy
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Contemporary music production and composition is increasingly reliant on computer technology. In this unit, students are introduced to principles of composition and production using specialized software programs and virtual instruments. Students develop technical skills as well as compositional literacy. Creativity is encouraged, as students produce original musical works within the dedicated music computer laboratory. While music production software is used in this unit, no prior computer production or musical ability is necessary. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment standards
Assessment standards in this unit align with the University's grade descriptors, available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment
Late submission / Special Consideration
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved:
Feedback
Feedback on assessments and student learning and performance will be provided in written or verbal form. Students will receive formal individual feedback on their performance in assessments as general comments during class discussions and in-text comments attached to assignments marked in Grademark/Turnitin. Feedback may also be delivered verbally in tutorials, via email communication and in personal consultations on request. Students are encouraged to make use of tutorials as opportunities for feedback from the tutor on works in progress. Marks are made available in the Gradebook function in iLearn.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Electronic Music Production Assessment | 40% | No | Week 8 - April 30, 2021 |
Digital Audio Workstation Assessment | 30% | No | Week 12 - May 28, 2021 |
Process diary | 30% | No | Week 13 - June 4, 2021 |
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 8 - April 30, 2021
Weighting: 40%
Students will complete a short 2 minute work for software synthesisers and MIDI sequencing that makes use of real-time controllers. Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 12 - May 28, 2021
Weighting: 30%
Students will produce a short 1 – 2 minute audio recording in a digital audio workstation that demonstrates introductory skills in audio editing and management. Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13 - June 4, 2021
Weighting: 30%
Students will produce a process diary that documents the creative and technical processes employed in both project assessments for this unit. Refer to iLearn for further information.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Technologies used and required: Lecture videos | All MMCC2020 lectures are provided as online videos via iLearn. There are no face-to-face lectures for MMCC2020.
Technologies used and required: Website | MMCC2020 lectures and tutorial resources are hosted on the MMCC2020 iLearn site. The MMCC2020 iLearn unit may be accessed from within the music lab or from off-campus at http://www.ilearn.mq.edu.au.
Technologies used and required: Required Equipment | You will need a suitable pair of headphones for tutorials in the music lab. In-ear (iPod-style) headphones are not recommended, as their sound reproduction quality is generally inadequate and may jeopardise the quality of your work. The lab is not equipped to handle wireless and bluetooth headphones. You will also require a Mac-compatible USB thumb drive (4GB or more) or a portable hard drive (preferably USB-powered) in order to back up and transfer your work.
Music lab | You may make use of the 10HA music lab at any time when there are no classes taking place. The opening hours for the music lab will be 9–5 on weekdays, with possible longer opening hours; this will be discussed in lectures/tutorials.
Software Compatibility | It is your own responsibility to ensure that any work undertaken outside of the Music computer labs is fully functional within and compatible with the version of Ableton Live on the computers in the labs.
Attendance | Students are expected to watch all lectures and attend all tutorials for this unit. Tutorial attendance is compulsory, and missing more than two tutorials will compromise your ability to progress and complete the assessments satisfactorily. If you have missed a tutorial due to unforeseen/unavoidable medical or personal circumstances, please speak to your tutor as soon as possible and provide evidence of disruption. A roll will be taken in the first 10 minutes of every tutorial; students entering late are responsible for making themselves known to the tutor so they can be marked as in attendance.
Assignment Submission | There are no hard-copy submissions for MMCC2020. Written assignments will be completed/submitted via iLearn/Turnitin. Music production projects will be uploaded to a secure dropbox. This will be further explained in tutorials.
Return of marked work | Marked work and written feedback will be returned to students online via iLearn.
Late submissions and Special Consideration | Assessments submitted after the due date and time will automatically be penalised in line with the Late Submission penalty outlined above, unless medical certification or evidence of serious and unavoidable disruption is provided. Contact the course convenor well in advance if you are experiencing disruptions and may be unable to submit an assessment on time. Extensions will only be granted through the Special Consideration process. Students experiencing disruptions of least three (3) consecutive days duration or a total of 5 days within the teaching period must apply for Special Consideration.
Referencing style | Preferred referencing styles include Harvard and APA. Either or any style may be used as long as all necessary information is provided and a consistent approach is taken.
Recommended reading and research | The recommended readings for this unit are intended to enhance students' understanding of concepts taught throughout the course. It is strongly advised that students broaden their understanding of core concepts relating to music production, MIDI, and software synthesis by completing relevant recommended readings as well as undertaking independent research and listening analyses.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook