Available in 2024
Course code

MUSI2705

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course provides students with skills and knowledge of digital audio recording, microphones and miking techniques, editing and mastering. Students will gain proficiency in areas of emerging technologies pertinent to the professional music industry and obtain an understanding of practical applications within the context of real world scenarios.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Use current digital audio hardware and software for recording music in a studio context.

2. Demonstrate the effective use of microphone techniques.

3. Apply a knowledge of digital audio mixing and editing to a creative recording project.

4. Create a high quality multitrack audio recording using industry standard equipment.


Content

Topics covered will include:

  • Digital Audio hardware
  • Digital Audio Software
  • Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) communications
  • Microphones and Miking Techniques
  • Editing Practices and Conventions
  • Mixing techniques
  • Equalisation
  • Effects and Plugins
  • Audio Mastering techniques

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed that students will have completed Foundations in Digital Music and Media (MUSI1705) (or equivalent) before enrolling in this course.


Assessment items

Proposal / Plan: Recording project Proposal

Practical Demonstration: Demonstration of Microphone Recording Techniques

Project: Original Multitrack Audio Recording


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline