Synthesis and Sampling (10316.2)

This unit introduces students to the creative potential of synthesis and sampling with special focus on Electronic Dance Music (EDM) composition and its associated forms and production techniques. The unit explores creative conventions, but also has an experimental approach to creativity and music composition. Legal and ethical aspects of sampling are also covered.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Employ loop-based composition software to compose and trigger music intended for live performance;

2. Implement synthesis techniques to create original software instruments, effects and popular articulations;
3. Employ samplers to create multi-layered virtual instruments;
4. Discuss legal aspects of sampling and demonstrate ethical usage of samples in original composition; and
5. Apply written and oral communication skills.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9735 Composition: Synthesis and Sampling

Assumed knowledge

None.