MUSI1561
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course inspires students individually and in groups to begin developing, creating and recording their own music. It cultivates both technical and creative practices that support the writing, arranging and recording of music with an emphasis on using technology as a creative tool. The course covers fundamental concepts of song writing, music composition and sound design in addition to digital production skills relevant to this level of study.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): MUSI1301 and MUSI1201. Students who have successfully completed MUSI1301 or MUSI1201 are not eligible to enrol in MUSI1561.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Use music and sound design terminology in communication
2. Review existing music compositions and describe their musical elements
3. Employ sound studio technology and audio equipment to produce a music recording
4. Evaluate the creative aspects of their own composition
Content
- Creating music and sound
- Harnessing and developing musical ideas
- Understanding the song writing process
- Exploring words and music
- Approaches to composing music
- Understanding music structure and texture
- Using music production technology
- Music recording techniques
Requisite
If you have successfully completed MUSI1301 or MUSI1201, you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Report: Drum Programming and Style Analysis
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Project: Field Recordings in Music Production
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Practical Demonstration: Performance Ready Composition
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 7
Course outline
- MUSI1561 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 212.9 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.