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. Students 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

Acceptance is based upon application, include original examples of work (scores and recordings), interview and UAI. Applications close 26 September 2008 and interviews are normally held in late November.

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 1: Acoustics	Autumn	6
SCMP112	Issues in Sound 2: Notation	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	Computer Music 1: Algorithmic Composition	Autumn	6
SCMP212	Issues in Sound 3: 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 4: Computer Music 4	Autumn	6
SCMP312	Computer Music 2: Music Synthesis	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 may be at 100 level. SCMP electives are SCMP131, SCMP132, SCMP231, SCMP232, SCMP331 and SCMP332. Electives may also be selected from the general schedule and may include CREA202.