DART6503 The Language of Composition
| Offered By | School of Art |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Digital Art |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course concerns the study of computer music composition from a range of functional perspectives. Through the use of various audio applications, more sophisticated audio and composition concepts are introduced that allow for a combination of synthesis and signal processing techniques to be employed under real-time conditions. The principle objective of the course is to gain a familiarity with techniques and results that provide an advanced foundation for work in the next semester course. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment is by a series of assignments, and a final presentation of the major project to the Viva examination panel. |
| Workload |
All sessions take place in a computer laboratory: 3 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
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| Course Classification(s) | 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. and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Digital Arts |
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| Programs | Master of New Media Arts |
| Academic Contact | Dr Alistair Riddell |
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