Composition: Stylistic Techniques and Production (9734.2)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Creative And Cultural Practice | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
In the second of four progressive composition units, Composition: Stylistic Techniques and Production develops skills and knowledge acquired in Composition: Songwriting and Historical Perspectives, but focuses more 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.
This unit is designed to complement Music Performance: Exploring Originality and Contemporary Musicianship: Music and Emotion with its focus on analytical study and practical implementation of standard conventions and processes.
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.
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 - 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
This unit is designed to complement Music Performance: Exploring Originality and Contemporary Musicianship: Music and Emotion with its focus on analytical study and practical implementation of standard conventions and processes.
Learning outcomes
Upon 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 effectively1. 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 - 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
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
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Required texts
None
Participation requirements
Patricipation highly recommended.
Required IT skills
Basic computer and IT skills required.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None