Stylistic Techniques and Production (10346.2)

Stylistic Techniques and Production focuses on contemporary production techniques as an integral component of modern song writing. The unit focuses on the analytical study and practical implementation of contemporary music production techniques, key exponents and their songs. It aims to further develop an understanding of the contextual and symbiotic nature of contemporary music and recording techniques and promote an analytical and systematic approach to creativity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify historically significant stylistic production techniques and innovators;

2. Deconstruct and analyse production techniques;
3. Apply standard production techniques to create fully-produced songs; and
4. Apply written communication skills in creative and academic contexts.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
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
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.

Equivalent units

9734 Composition: Stylistic Techniques and Production.

Assumed knowledge

None.