MUSI2561
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course extends the fundamentals of music writing by examining music produced for given contexts, such as still or moving image, games, mobile apps and sound installations. Students will consider common forms of music composition/song writing in addition to more experimental processes in composition and production, invoking creativity and experimentation.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify music written for specific contexts
2. Create a piece of music or sound design for a given context
3. Complete an experimental music or sound recording
4. Evaluate the creative aspects of their own composition
Content
- Composing and producing music for specific contexts
- Influences on music composition and production
- Experimental composers and works
- Using production to develop new sounds
- Experimental recording techniques
- Creating music for visual media
Assumed knowledge
MUSI1562
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Project Proposal
Portfolio: Sound Recording Project
Project: Project Creative Work
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
- MUSI2561 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 211.6 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.