Faculty of Creative Arts

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

     

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

   

SCMP111

Issues in Sound: Notation 1

Autumn

6

SCMP112

Issues in Sound 2: Acoustics

Spring

6

200-Level

     

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

   

SCMP211

Issues in Sound 3: Computer Music 1

Autumn

6

SCMP212

Issues in Sound 4: Audio/Visual Composition

Spring

6

300-Level

     

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

   

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.