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This unit is only available via the University Connections Program (UCP) (formerly known as the UTAS/University College Program).
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- When completed, this full UTAS unit will attract TCE points and contribute to ATAR.
- Students should take careful note of examination dates and not involve themselves in outside activities during these periods. Permission to undertake extra-curricular activities during assessment tasks weeks will not normally be granted.
- Students who complete FCJ110 but do not meet the standard required for a pass result or higher, will be withdrawn from the course without academic penalty - a failure (NN) result is not recorded on the academic transcript.
Introduction
Music Technology Projects 1 is a year 11/12 University Connections Program course designed to build upon existing knowledge and experience to develop your awareness of what is required for musical expression utilising a range of music technologies, as well as how and why this might be achieved at a professional level. Using industry standard audio design tools, you will engage in problem-based learning requiring you to analyse, experiment with, reflect on, revise and develop your craft and skill as music technologists.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Music Technology Projects |
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| Unit code | FCJ110 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Dr Dave Carter and Stewart Long |
| Teaching staff | Rob Long |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
- developed an understanding of sound creation and manipulation
- experienced and become familiar with professional tools and skill sets relevant to the field
- an understanding of and be able to apply, appropriate standards for the delivery of music technology projects
- developed organisational skills to support the realisation of required project briefs as both an individual and as a member of a production team.
Fees
A fee waiver applies to students who study this unit as part of the UCP program.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | The course is delivered in the same manner as a year 11/12 Pre-tertiary TCE subject to ensure students receive the breadth of teaching and learning support over a whole school year (4.5hrs per week over approximately 30 weeks). |
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| Assessment | Module 1: Workplace Health & Safety/Studio familiarisation written assignment and one completed practical project brief (15%) Module 2 – One completed project brief selected from Module 2 (30%) Module 3 – One completed project brief selected from Module 3 (40%) Module 4 – One completed project brief from Module 4 (15%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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