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VPA213 Music Technology (8)

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 Location

Session 2
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Assumed Knowledge

VPA106 and VPA113

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have already completed MPI207

Learning Outcomes

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.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.