Sub-major - Sound Technology Studies
Western Sydney University
Sub-major
Code:
SM1039.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
In 2018 this specialisation replaced by SM1127 - Music Production Studies. The Sound Technology Studies sub-major provides students from outside the Music program with a comprehensive introduction to current practice in the fields of music and sound production for sound design, composition and performance. Two foundation level units examine the fundamentals of acoustics, stereo recording and mixing, MIDI systems and sequencing, sound synthesis, and composition utilising environmental sound. Technical concepts are contextualised within a survey of electroacoustic music and sonic arts practice. Having completed the foundation units, students may select any two of the subsequent units which examine studio techniques, new performance technologies, and composition and design for screen media, respectively.
Sub-major
Structure
Student must complete 40 credit points as follows
Compulsory Units
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101526
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Introduction to Sound Technologies
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101538
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Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment
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Choose two of
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101527
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Introduction to the Sound Studio
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101537
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Sound Technologies and Machine Musicianship
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101535
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Sound and Performance: Expanded Practice
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101536
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Sound Composition for Screen Media
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