VPA213 Music Technology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject focuses on the creative use of technology for digital music production through the use of MIDI, sampling, sequencing and other technological methods.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VPA213
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have already completed MPI207
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the software and hardware used in digital music creation and manipulation
- Realise ideas for utilising sound and music in informational, artistic, educational and entertainment contexts
- Appreciate and critically analyse sound and music in a range of contexts
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Appreciation and critical analysis of a range of historical and contemporary works utilising digital music creation and manipulation processes and techniques in a variety of contexts
- Use of digital manipulation and creation processes and techniques in a range of contexts
- Software and hardware used in digital music manipulation and creation processes and techniques
Specialised Resources
This subject is required to be taught using industry standard music technology software and hardware. At time of writing this is Room 205/ Building 21 in the School of Communication and Creative Industries.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.