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This course teaches students the techniques required to create musical works using the computer as a musical tool.
The course offers an overview of the ways in which current computer technology may be used as an aid and stimulus to the compositional process. Skills in composition, in using computer technology, and in studying music history are developed.Topics covered in this course are:* The use of Digital Audio Workstation and other software as a means of realising compositions* The history of computer music* The historical and current uses of sampling and collage as musical techniques* How to set and achieve clear compositional goals* How to use computer technology to realise compositional goals
Students who pass this course will have developed:* Skills and knowledge in the creation of a portfolio of works that demonstrates an understanding of, and competence in, the use of Digital Audio Workstations* An analytical understanding of electronic music in various forms* Skills in sampling techniques and procedures* Commentary on the portfolio and the ability to articulate their personal composition philosophy* The discipline of writing to fulfil the brief and on-time delivery* Skills in goal-setting and planning* An analytical understanding of the student's own work in relation to the established canon of repertoire
MUSA125
WorkloadStudent workload (150 hours) will be allocated to:* 12 hours attending lectures* 15 hours attending composition workshops* 24 hours attending small group laboratories* 20 hours completing the Analytical Exercise* 79 hours creating portfolio content and documentation
James Gardner
Christopher Cree Brown
and Sarah Kelleher - sarah.kelleher@canterbury.ac.nz
Holmes, Thom. , Pender, Terence M; Electronic and experimental music : technology, music, and culture ; 4th ed; Routledge, 2012.
Cox, Christoph , Warner, Daniel; Audio culture : readings in modern music ;
Use of TechnologyThis course assumes that you have sufficient information and technology skills to confidently use a computer to access material for your course. Your written work will be handwritten and submitted in class time.Referencing - APA. see http://library.canterbury.ac.nz./services/ref/apa/You will be required to access our learning management system – LEARN – and to become familiar with its tools. LEARN provides easily-accessible information about the course and assessments, topics and deadlines, and supports the learning you will gain from attending all lectures and tutorials. For help using LEARN, refer to: http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=2157
The following shows how to translate grades to numerical scores:A+ 90–100; A 85–89; A- 80–84; B+ 75–79; B 70–74; B- 65–69; C+ 60–64; C 55–59; C- 50–54; D 40–49; E 0–39In a course at 100- or 200-level examiners may grant restricted credit (R) which will be equivalent to a pass for all purposes except as a prerequisite.
Domestic fee $817.00
International fee $3,525.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .