Course Title: Compose music using electronic media

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6104 Advanced Diploma of Sound Production

Course Title: Compose music using electronic media

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6069C

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Term1 2011,
Term1 2012,
Term1 2013,
Term1 2014,
Term1 2015

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compose a range of musical pieces using technology-based applications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

none



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media

Elements:

1 Keep up to date with technologies that can be used to compose music

2 Generate ideas for musical pieces

3 Create musical pieces

4 Evaluate own musical compositions


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to compose a range of musical pieces, establishing a high level of proficiency with electronic music equipment and software.


Overview of Assessment

Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.