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Composition and Sonic Arts Major

Code MAAAKK

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About this Major

Offers streams in classical, electronic, film, popular and jazz music, as well as sound art installation

The ethos of the composition program centres on practical learning through performance and collaboration. At every stage, students collaborate on projects in the dance, film, video, electronic arts, gaming and theatre departments. All students study recording, mixing, mastering and online networking, as well as comprehensive composition approaches for the 21st century. The Composer in Residence program provides access to a range of visiting artists and students are provided with opportunities to engage with industry throughout the course. In addition, all students are involved in the performance of electroacoustic music through the ECUatorial and Aletheia student ensembles, and are encouraged to work with music performance majors for the performance of their works.

Code

MAAAKK

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Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1611Notation and Orchestration 115
MUS1604Home and Studio Recording15
MUS1563Classical Musicianship 115
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1612Notation and Orchestration 215
MUS1620Sonic Culture and Sound Art15
MUS1564Classical Musicianship 215
MUS1570Music History: Classical and Romantic15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2625Techniques of Composition15
MUS2635Composing for Film, Media and the Gaming Industry15
MUS2563Classical Musicianship 315
MUS2578Music History: The Shock of the New15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2640Structures of Composition15
MUS2650The Electronic Music Producer15
MUS2564Classical Musicianship 415
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3610Collaborative Projects and Professional Practice 1 15
MUS3615Interactive Music and Video15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3620Collaborative Projects and Professional Practice 2 15
MUS3630Advanced Skills in Music Technology15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Undertake sustained, high-level independent practice in a chosen music specialisation with reference to its underlying principles and its relationship to history, society and culture.
  2. Think critically to conceptualise and synthesise musical ideas to inform creative practice.
  3. Think creatively to identity, analyse and resolve musical and conceptual problems.
  4. Use digital technologies and music-related literacies skills to successfully assimilate and evaluate relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate clearly and coherently in a range of modes relative to context and audience.
  6. Adopt a global outlook and respect for cultural diversity, including an enhanced understanding of the music and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples.
  7. Adopt effective teamwork and leadership skills in various settings according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
  8. Exercise self-reflection, judgement and responsibility in developing artistic practice and individual learning in response to diverse professional contexts.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Composer, Performer, Programmer, Producer, Installation Artist, DJ, Film, Media Composer, Sound Engineer

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