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MUSIC140-23A (NET)
Audio Tech: Communication and Creativity
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Lucien Johnson
I.1.06D
lucien.johnson@waikato.ac.nz
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Michael Williams
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IJ.2.02
michael.williams@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
This paper is an introduction to DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations); the creation of original musical works based on computer technology; basic recording and editing techniques; fundamental music studio knowledge; historical, aesthetic and theoretical elements.
How this paper will be taught
OVERVIEW
There are four main components: technical, historical/aesthetic, listening, and applied studies.
1. Technical Studies: The main technical considerations in recording, using MIDI, using samples and mixing/audio manipulation. This includes an overview of useful current software.
2. Historical Survey/Aesthetics: A survey of the interplay between Western music thinking and music technology inventions, and some of the stylistic results.
3. Listening: Covering the main aspects of musical thought in using new technology in music.
4. Applied Studies: The operation of computer music equipment, and the creation and production/arrangement of creative works. All pieces must be submitted online via Moodle.
There are two Lessons per week in this paper. Because this is an online paper, you are able to work through the lessons in your own time. However, the paper is designed to follow a week by week progression and we strongly recommend you keep up with the pace of these weekly modules.
Instruction will be given in Pro-Tools and students are encouraged to learn this program. However, student may use any appropriate DAW.
Required Readings
Required Textbook
Collins, Schedel, Wilson. Electronic Music. Cambridge University Press, 2013
This is held as an eBook by the University of Waikato Library. It can be accessed through the Library catalogue or by following this link https://www-cambridge-org.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/core/books/electronic-music/4FD04D2A538AB21D7504B9CEA054DB4F
The Library also holds a hard copy of this book. If preferred, you may like to buy your own copy in either digital or paper form.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.