VPA213 Music Technology (8)

This subject focuses on the creative use of technology for digital music production through the use of  MIDI, sampling, sequencing and other technological methods.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Assumed Knowledge

VPA106 and VPA113

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the software and hardware used in digital music creation and manipulation;
  • be able to realise ideas for utilising sound and music in informational, artistic, educational and entertainment contexts; and
  • be able to appreciate and critically analyse sound and music in a range of contexts.

Syllabus

This 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

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of VPA213 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Beat identification
20
2
Remix and mashup
40
3
Reflection blog
40

Special 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 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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