Course Title: Compose music using electronic media

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6150 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Title: Compose music using electronic media

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
PERF5086C	City Campus	TAFE	345T Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Term1 2017, Term1 2018
PERF5086C	City Campus	TAFE	375T Vocational Design and Social Context	Face-to-Face	Term1 2020
PERF5086C	City Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face	Term1 2022

Course Contact: John Phillips

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4913

Course Contact Email: john.phillips@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:	CUAMCP501 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.