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School of Music · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Topics in Music Technology will introduce students to areas of current interest and research, taking advantage of the research expertise of visitors and staff working in music technology. During this course students will develop one or more musical projects designed around the specific topic. Practical skills will be developed in tandem with critical analytical and reflective skills relating both to the application of the technologies associated with the topic, as well as its influence on how music is, and was made. Students may complete this course twice for a maximum credit value of 12 units. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: - New Interfaces for Musical Expression - Synthesis and MaxMSP - Ableton and Live Performance - Sound Archiving - Recording Studio as Instrument and Compositional Tool
Research project proposal, 1200 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Research project output, comprising written and other media totaling an equivalent of 2400 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Written reflection, 2400 words
Learning outcomes 3, 4
Semester delivery 130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks; and b) 82 hours of independent studio practice and contextual research (reading and writing). Intensive delivery 130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 3 weeks; and b) 82 hours of independent studio practice and contextual research (reading and writing). Work Integrated Learning Projects Students will learn about and utilise music technologies in a project setting, preparing them for the critical and ethical application of these tools in their creative practice and professional lives.
This will vary based on topics. All materials will be provided via Wattle.