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Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of sound design, composition and production toward the formation of new electronic music. Lectures provide historical context, and a framework for analysis and criticism, examining the practice of the discipline from its origins through to the present day. Students experiment directly with historical and contemporary techniques to contextualise and facilitate the creation of their own original electronic music compositions in computer laboratory sessions. Topics covered in the unit include electronic music history and practice, composition, sound synthesis, sound editing, effects processing, mixing, production, and the World Wide Web as a creative resource and means of dissemination.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 1 core unit in the Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design; Music major sequences
  • Level 1 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate proficiency with the fundamentals of rhythm and beatmaking; (2) demonstrate proficiency with the fundamental techniques of electronic music creation; (3) exploit the potential of the internet as a creative resource and a means of dissemination of music and ideas; (4) demonstrate theoretical knowledge of and practical proficiency with the fundamentals of analogue sound synthesis and digital music production; and (5) demonstrate knowledge and critical awareness of historical and contemporary methods, genres and repertoire of electronic music.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) creative exercise; (2) creative folio piece; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr. Christopher Tonkin
Contact hours
8 x 2-hour tutorials
5 x 2-hour online video lectures
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.