Sound - Composition and Music Production
UAC Code: 75406
This major explores composition and production of music and sound, in particular through the use of digital technologies. It is suitable for students from a traditional music background, as well as those who have developed an interest in sound design and music composition through computer-based technologies.
Student's creativity will be extended through studies in:
− theory of sound (acoustics)
− composition (electronic media/ improvisational and traditional)
− computer music applications
− critical listening skills
− audio/visual media
Classes addressing all aspects of sound studies will give students the opportunity to interact with their peers and visiting professional sound artists.
Specific Entry Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of their prior work in music and sound areas. This may take the form of recordings and/or scores. On the basis of these and the information supplied in the application, successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview to discuss their accomplishments and plans for future professional development.
Major Study Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
100-Level |
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SCMP101 |
Investigations in Sound 1: Creative Projects 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP102 |
Investigations in Sound 2: Creative Projects 2 |
Spring |
6 |
SCMP121 |
Sound Studies 1: Improvisation |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP122 |
Sound Studies 2: Improvisation |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 12 credit points of Theory |
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SCMP111 |
Issues in Sound: Notation 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP112 |
Issues in Sound 2: Acoustics |
Spring |
6 |
200-Level |
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SCMP201 |
Investigations in Sound 3: Creative Projects 3 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP202 |
Investigations in Sound 4: Creative Projects 4 |
Spring |
6 |
SCMP221 |
Sound Studies 3: Historical Studies 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP222 |
Sound Studies 4: Historical Studies 2 |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 12 credit points of Theory |
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SCMP211 |
Issues in Sound 3: Computer Music 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP212 |
Issues in Sound 4: Audio/Visual Composition |
Spring |
6 |
300-Level |
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SCMP301 |
Investigations in Sound 5: Creative Projects 5 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP302 |
Investigations in Sound 6: Creative Projects 6 |
Spring |
6 |
SCMP321 |
Sound Studies 5: Professional Practice 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP322 |
Sound Studies 6: Professional Practice 2 |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 12 credit points of Theory |
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SCMP311 |
Issues in Sound 5: Computer Music 5 |
Autumn |
6 |
SCMP312 |
Issues in Sound 6: Recording Industry Studies |
Spring |
6 |
Electives
Single degree BCA students must also include 36 credit points of electives in their degree, of which no more than 18 credit points should be at 100- level. Electives may be selected from the general schedule and might include CREA102 and CREA202.