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Unit Set Information

Composition and Sonic Arts Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAAKK

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.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Music

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Lindsay VICKERY

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.

Related Careers

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

Major Structure

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