MUSI2705
10 units
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
- MUSI2705 - Semester 2, 2023 (Newcastle) (PDF, 218.2 KB)
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