Songwriting and Stylistic Production (11602.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
South Bank, QLD |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit focuses on contemporary songwriting and 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.
1. Identify historically significant stylistic production techniques and innovators;
2. Deconstruct and analyse contemporary production techniques;
3. Aurally recognize music and sound elements;
4. Apply and explain advanced harmonic concepts in your songwriting; and
5. Apply standard contemporary production techniques to create fully-produced original songs.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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
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 contemporary production techniques;
3. Aurally recognize music and sound elements;
4. Apply and explain advanced harmonic concepts in your songwriting; and
5. Apply standard contemporary production techniques to create fully-produced original songs.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9734 Composition: Stylistic Techniques and ProductionAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Ross McLennan |
| 2025 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Ross McLennan |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
All readings, songs and videos are provided.
Participation requirements
The more you participate, the more likely you are to succeed.
Required IT skills
Ability to comfortably use a computer.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable in this unit.
