Hobart
Introduction
This is the first of three units designed to establish 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 establishing essential literacies through integrated music theory and musicianship training, and relevant software and technology. You will also learn principles of sound capture and/or reinforcement and their application relative to your specific musical context.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Tools, Techniques and Sound |
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Unit code | FCA120 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
Discipline | Music |
Coordinator | Associate Professor Maria Grenfell |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic materials.
- Explain and express harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic material.
- Explain and apply use of audio techniques and equipment.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
FCP101, FCA104, FCA102
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Weekly Workshop (3 hours) |
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Assessment | Task 1: Homework and Formative Assessments (40%) Task 2: Theory Assignment (20%) Task 3: Aural Assessment, 60 minutes (20%) Task 4: Audio Assessment (20%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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