Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor, lecturer and tutor
Denis Crowdy
Contact via Email
10HA, 193G
By appointment
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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:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Electronic Music Production Assessment | 40% | No | 23:55, 28/4/2023 |
Process diary | 30% | No | Part A: 23:55, 28/4/2023; Part B: 23:55, 2/6/2023 |
Digital Audio Workstation Assessment | 30% | No | 23:55, 2/6/2023 |
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 23:55, 28/4/2023
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: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Part A: 23:55, 28/4/2023; Part B: 23:55, 2/6/2023
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.
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 23:55, 2/6/2023
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.
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
Lectures are online (asynchronous) and are made available each week through the Echo360 system via iLearn.
Tutorials start in week 2 and are delivered on campus (for in-person enrolments) and via Zoom (for online enrolments).
Ableton Live is the music production software used in this unit. The music lab has copies of this, and students are able to book times to work in this space. If you intend to work on your projects using your own computer, then refer to iLearn for licensing options and details.
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Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook