Electro-Acoustic Music

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

A quota applies.

Composition 1 students must take this subject in their first year of acceptance into the Composition Specialisation.

120 hours

Permission of the coordinator.

None

None

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

This subject covers basic studio use and, specifically, the analog recording of audio with microphones and the digital manipulation of that audio on computer. Students will develop a critical awareness of sounds and how they may be combined, treated and sculpted in creative ways. Topics covered include the historical development of electro-acoustic music and a study of relevant techniques including musique concrète, sound recording, digital processing and mixing.

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

• critically analyse isolated sounds and identify their features
• evaluate the historical development of electro-acoustic music
• demonstrate problem-solving skills in digital and analog studio configurations
• create a digital stereo work (in CD-A format) from original analog sources.

• An original electro-acoustic piece (3–5 minutes) composed in accordance with the course of study due at the end of semester (80%);
• One class presentation to be given during the semester as directed (20%)

None

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the subject, students should have:

• the ability to analyse sound
• the ability to work in complex studio environments
• the ability to problem-solve using a logical framework.