DART8102 Theory and Aesthetics in Action I
| Offered By | School of Art |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Digital Art |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course compliments and parallels DART6503. It takes a theoretical and aesthetic direction towards techniques of sound synthesis, interactive control and signal processing by examining how they operate in practice in contemporary computer music compositions and implementing these techniques and approaches in a practical outcome. In pursuing an understanding of the connection between these techniques and computer music composition, selected works from the past 40 years will be listened to and analysed. . |
| Indicative Assessment |
Through research and creative outcomes. Final project to be presented to the Viva Examination panel. Research Essay and Presentation (50%), Final Project (50%) |
| Workload |
All sessions are based in a computer laboratory: 3.5 hours of seminar / studio practice per week Students are expected to do at least an extra 4 - 6 hours of independent studio practice each week |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Digital Arts |
| Preliminary Reading |
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| Programs | Master of New Media Arts |
| Academic Contact | Dr Alistair Riddell |
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