Courses & Units

Tools, Techniques and Digital Audio FCA119

Introduction

This is the second of three units designed to develop key practical and theoretical skills relating to the practice of music required for today’s creative musician. You will engage in a variety of learning environments and activities aimed at developing essential literacies through integrated music theory and musicianship training. You will also learn the applied principles of digital audio through the use of specialist software platforms and their application and connection to a variety of musical contexts.

Summary

Unit name Tools, Techniques and Digital Audio
Unit code FCA119
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Creative Arts and Media
Discipline Music
Coordinator Mr Damien Kingston
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and analyse increasingly complex harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic materials
  • Construct and express harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic material
  • Explain and apply use of digital audio tools

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
100101 $1,118.00 $957.00 not applicable $2,695.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

FCA120 Tools, Techniques and Sound

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

FCP102 , FCA105, FCA103

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus (Hobart) 

Weekly classes including lectures, workshops and tutorials (up to 4 hrs weekly) 

Plus self-directed learning 2-3 hrs per week  

AssessmentTask 2: Theory Assignment (20%)|Task 3: Aural Assessment (20%)|Task 4: Digital Audio Project (20%)|Task 1: Homework and Formative Assessments. (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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