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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Desktop Music Production

  • Unit Code

    MTQ1110

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

This unit investigates the development of desktop music composition and production. Students also examine current industry standards and trends in desktop music production. Students are introduced to sequencing, electronic orchestration and arrangement in a digital environment and produce music adaptable for use in a range of mediums. Legal and ethical issues related to the production and distribution of desktop music are also examined.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ4010, MTQ5010

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss legal and ethical issues associated with the production and distribution of desktop music.
  2. Evaluate a range of common desktop music composition and production applications.
  3. Examine current industry standards and trends in desktop music production.
  4. Outline the historical development of desktop music software and hardware.
  5. Sequence music using desktop music composition and production tools.

Unit Content

  1. Aesthetic concerns in the production of music utilising software programs.
  2. Current trends.
  3. Digital music file formats.
  4. Interface devices for computer, hardware and software control.
  5. Production using relevant computer hardware and software.
  6. Sequencing, arranging, orchestrating and compositional techniques for various mediums.
  7. The history of music in the digital domain.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopExercises30%
AssignmentResearch Project20%
AssignmentCreative Work and Presentation50%

Text References

  • Kettelkamp, L. (1984). Electronic musical instruments: What they do, how they work. New York: W. Morrow.
  • Preve, F. (2004). Power tools for Garageband: Creating music with audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and loops. San Francisco: Backbeat Books.
  • Casabona, H., Frederick, D., & Hurtig, B. (1988). Basic MIDI applications. UK: Alfred Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Dodge, C., & Jerse, T.A. (1985). Computer music: synthesis, composition, and performance. NY: Schirmer Books.
  • Souvignier, T. (2003). Loops and Grooves: The musician's guide to groove machines and loop sequencers. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Muro, D., & Muro, J. (1994). The art of sequencing with Don Muro. Miami, FL: CPP/Belwin
  • Pejrolo, A. (2005). Creative sequencing techniques for music production: A practical guide for Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools. Oxford: Focal.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Desktop Music Production

  • Unit Code

    MTQ1110

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

This unit investigates the development of desktop music composition and production. Students also examine current industry standards and trends in desktop music production. Students are introduced to sequencing, electronic orchestration and arrangement in a digital environment and produce music adaptable for use in a range of mediums. Legal and ethical issues related to the production and distribution of desktop music are also examined.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ4010, MTQ5010

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss legal and ethical issues associated with the production and distribution of desktop music.
  2. Evaluate a range of common desktop music composition and production applications.
  3. Examine current industry standards and trends in desktop music production.
  4. Outline the historical development of desktop music software and hardware.
  5. Sequence music using desktop music composition and production tools.

Unit Content

  1. Aesthetic concerns in the production of music utilising software programs.
  2. Current trends.
  3. Digital music file formats.
  4. Interface devices for computer, hardware and software control.
  5. Production using relevant computer hardware and software.
  6. Sequencing, arranging, orchestrating and compositional techniques for various mediums.
  7. The history of music in the digital domain.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopExercises30%
AssignmentResearch Project20%
AssignmentCreative Work and Presentation50%

Text References

  • Kettelkamp, L. (1984). Electronic musical instruments: What they do, how they work. New York: W. Morrow.
  • Preve, F. (2004). Power tools for Garageband: Creating music with audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and loops. San Francisco: Backbeat Books.
  • Casabona, H., Frederick, D., & Hurtig, B. (1988). Basic MIDI applications. UK: Alfred Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Dodge, C., & Jerse, T.A. (1985). Computer music: synthesis, composition, and performance. NY: Schirmer Books.
  • Souvignier, T. (2003). Loops and Grooves: The musician's guide to groove machines and loop sequencers. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Muro, D., & Muro, J. (1994). The art of sequencing with Don Muro. Miami, FL: CPP/Belwin
  • Pejrolo, A. (2005). Creative sequencing techniques for music production: A practical guide for Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools. Oxford: Focal.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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