Technology on Stage (10318.2)

The integration of music technology into performance dominates the live music industry. This unit introduces the student to the integration of digital technologies into live performance. The student focuses on the use of music technology to aid in and enhance original live performance. This unit develops the students' creative approach to performance practice, introducing the student to integrated live technology and lighting design. It expands stagecraft, while introducing the use of live backing tracks, samplers, software, MIDI and video to enhance both music and visual image.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Implement music technology in performance;
2. Use live music software in performance;
3. Justify integrated technologies in performance; and
4. Analyse own performance and the performance of peers.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9743 Performance: Technology on Stage

Assumed knowledge

None.