DART6503 Computer Music: The Language of Composition

Offered By	School of Art
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Digital Art
Offered in	DART6503 will not be offered in 2012
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.
Learning Outcomes	Demonstrate creative control of techniques, technologies and equipment used in the discipline Demonstrate the creative analysis and exploration of materials and processes Show a critical awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course Exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual and conceptually developed way Demonstrate understanding of the importance of critical, analytical and self-reflective practice Apply concepts and techniques to the development of resolved works of art Identify and develop personal topics for individual research Demonstrate adherence to OH & S requirements and procedures
Indicative Assessment	Portfolio of studio work (80%) Studio Theory report/Journal/Studio Documentation equivalent to a 1000 word essay (20%) Portfolio of studio work: Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Studio Theory report/Journal/Studio Documentation: Learning Outcomes: 3, 5, 7
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
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
Requisite Statement	None
Recommended Courses	Basic knowledge of digital environment
Prescribed Texts	Cook, Perry. Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications, MA.: AK Peters, 2002. Roads, Curtis. The Computer Music Tutorial, Cambridge, MA.: MIT Press, 1996. Pressing, Jeff. Synthesizer Performance and Real-time Techniques, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1980. Cottle, David. Computer Music with Examples in SuperCollider 3, 2007 (Online)
Preliminary Reading	Roads, Curtis. The Computer Music Tutorial, Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press, 1996. Emmerson, Simon (ed). The Language of Electroacoustic Music, MacMillan Press, 1986. Cottle, David. Computer Music with Examples in Collider 3, 2005 (Online) More extensive reading list available - refer to lecturer
Technology Requirements	External hard drive
Academic Contact	Dr Alistair Riddell and Lucien.Leon@anu.edu.au

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