This course introduces students to the fundamentals of music technology and focuses on the theoretical, underpinning knowledge of the construction of acoustic and electric instruments, as well as digital music production, dissemination and reception. The course also introduces students to industry-standard software, including Sibelius and Pro Tools and makes regular use of the School of Music’s own cutting-edge music technology lab. With a strong emphasis on research-led teaching, this course will equip students with the underpinning knowledge required for progression into sound recording and music production. Course topics include: acoustic and electronic instrument technology; digital music recording, format carriers and online dissemination; music technology and consumption; the place of analogue technologies in a digital world; and, practical software sessions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Describe the construction and technologies of acoustic and electronic instruments.2. Discuss issues pertaining to digital music recording, formats, dissemination and reception.
3. Operate industry standard music software programs.
4. Hypothesise on the implications of digitisation for music production, dissemination and reception.
Indicative Assessment
Written Essay - 50% [Learning Outcomes - 2, 4]Exam - 50% [Learning Outcomes - 1, 3]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:- 38 hours of contact time - 1 x 2-hour lecture or studio/ lab workshop/ seminar and 1 x 1-hour tutorial per week for 13 weeks.
- 92 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Prescribed Texts
Introduction to Music Technology - Dan HoskenPro Tools 11: Music Production, Recording, Editing and Mixing - Mike Collins
Sibelius 7 Music Notation Essentials - James Humberstone
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $2520 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3876 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9743 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |
