6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Prerequisites
ATS2129 or ATS2808
This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Creative music technology specialisation.
Prohibitions
ATS2809
Notes
- The unit has a compulsory ensemble componentensemble component (http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/music/category/performance-studies/student-ensembles/). Some ensembles are subject to audition. Normally, auditions take place in Week 1 of the semester. Please see the unit guide for further information.
- Students who fail this unit will need permission from the unit coordinator in order to repeat the unit.
Synopsis
This unit extends intermediate skills in creative music technology by requiring students to combine comprehensive production, composition, recording and performance techniques. By participating in a final performance, students also apply newly acquired theoretical and creative skills.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
- apply detailed computer music production and composition techniques following a conceptual theme;
- conceive of and create specific custom software and hardware tools that assist in the delivery of a conceptual theme;
- record live music productions employing personal 'sound' production values;
- perform effectively in a chosen/approved music ensemble with a critical awareness of the various roles involved;
- demonstrate perceptive music listening skills through verbal critiques.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
See also Unit timetable information