School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsSound Technologies and Machine MusicianshipWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101537.2
Discipline: MUSIC
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students enrolling in this unit are assumed to have a basic working knowledge of computer music and sound recording technologies and concepts, and safe working practices.
Equivalent Units
101143 - Digital Musics 4: Synthesis and Performance
Prerequisite
101054 Screen and Sound Concepts OR 101527 Introduction to the Sound Studio
About this Unit
In 2018 this unit replaced by 102561 - Digital Musicianship. This unit builds on concepts and practical work from Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment and Introduction to the Sound Studio, and prepares students creatively and technically to undertake self-directed technology-based projects as performers, sound designers and producers. Areas to be examined include sound synthesis and sound design with hardware and software instruments, performance interfaces for digital instruments and an introduction to music programming in patcher environments. Students identify, propose and complete a major performance/presentation-based creative project.
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