KMB129 Music Production 2
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| Unit code: | KMB129 |
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| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic sound recording knowledge (such as delivered in KMB119 Music Production 1). |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $957 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,320 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KMB129 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic sound recording knowledge (such as delivered in KMB119 Music Production 1). |
| Coordinator: | Nicole Carroll | n5.carroll@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit builds on Music Production 1. It introduces you to sequencing, sound synthesis, and signal processing as approaches to contemporary music composition and production. You will gain an understanding of the approaches and aesthetics that underpin music production and performance in the digital domain. The unit prepares you for later music creation units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of sequencing, sound synthesis, and signal processing principles.
- Make music that demonstrates an understanding of how working in the digital domain affects the composition, production and performance processes.
- Accurately document and effectively communicate details of the music production process.
- Evaluate and critique musical works with reference to appropriate musical styles, repertoire, and modes of production.
Content
Unit content will include: sequencing; synthesis; sampling; digital signal processing; digital instrument design; representing music in the digital domain; digital abstractions of musical processes; foundation skills in performing with technology; historical overview of the influence of electronic and digital technology on the creation of musical works.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes an applied theory approach to learning. Fundamental sequencing, synthesis and composition techniques are covered in a series of online lectures that contain a mix of video and text. These are complemented with additional readings and resources. In weekly workshops, we demonstrate and apply concepts. The learning process is further supported with online discussion groups and informal help sessions.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- a range of formative exercises will be discussed in the weekly workshops
- summative assessment work will be returned with criteria sheets and comments, with further comments and discussion available upon request
- generic comments will be provided to the cohort via QUT Canvas
- online unit forums will be used as an additional, informal channel for feedback
- informal, drop in help sessions will be opportunities to consult with staff and seek additional clarification on unit requirements and feedback on work in progress.
Assessment
Overview
The first summative assessment item is designed as an early “check in” on your comprehension of synthesis and sequencing theory. Assessment 2 requires you to undertake research into a specific musical work and critically evaluate its cultural, technological and historical influences. Assessment 3 builds on these items with a requirement to compose an original piece of music.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Synthesis Design
Create a two-minute piece of music using a Digital Audio Workstation that incorporates a custom-built software instrument. The piece needs to demonstrate a practical knowledge of sequencing, synthesis and signal processing.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Critical Analysis
Write a critical analysis on a commercially released piece of music that includes research on the cultural, technological and historical influence of the work, and an analysis of the musical structure, arrangement and mix.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Composition
Create an original piece of music that makes intrinsic use of the manipulation, processing and real time control of digital music making tools. Provide an accompanying written report that documents the production processes you used and how they enabled the musical ideas to be expressed and developed.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction and Tier 2 KG Studios induction. This must be completed online.
Costs
As well as access to the online resources supplied to you via Canvas and other websites, you will require a pair of enclosed headphones with an appropriate 6.5 and 3.5mm adaptor. You will also need a portable personal file storage, such as a USB thumb drive or similar.
Resources
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset (see Overview) and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction and Tier 2 KG Studios induction.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Excessive noise in confined spaces and/or when listening through headphones can damage hearing. Exposure to such noise should be brief and controlled.
Personal injury is possible from incorrectly lifting heavy electronic or acoustic instruments or equipment.
The use of electronic instruments and equipment may cause electrocution if handled incorrectly or an electrical fault occurs. Always ensure your equipment has been regularly tested by a qualified electrician.
Musical, electrical and computer equipment is prone to failure. Any loss of time for such failures should be accounted for in your planning.
Safety of data storage can never be fully guaranteed. You are required to take all steps necessary to ensure continuity of your data.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1 - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO2 - Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
Relates to: ULO3
KK43 Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge required for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by depth in at least one creative disciplinary area.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate well-developed cognitive and ideation skills to identify, analyse and evaluate opportunities to address authentic complex problems.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate technical expertise to support skills and knowledge within the Creative Industries.
Relates to: ULO2 - Communicate effectively in a range of forms across multiple media modes, for sharing and disseminating knowledge, skills and ideas, and collaborative practice and navigation of social networks.
Relates to: ULO3 - Apply and adapt creative disciplinary knowledge and skills with agility in a range of industry, community and intercultural contexts.
Relates to: ULO1
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | KMB129 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic sound recording knowledge (such as delivered in KMB119 Music Production 1). |
Overview
This unit builds on Music Production 1. It introduces you to sequencing, sound synthesis, and signal processing as approaches to contemporary music composition and production. You will gain an understanding of the approaches and aesthetics that underpin music production and performance in the digital domain. The unit prepares you for later music creation units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of sequencing, sound synthesis, and signal processing principles.
- Make music that demonstrates an understanding of how working in the digital domain affects the composition, production and performance processes.
- Accurately document and effectively communicate details of the music production process.
- Evaluate and critique musical works with reference to appropriate musical styles, repertoire, and modes of production.
Content
Unit content will include: sequencing; synthesis; sampling; digital signal processing; digital instrument design; representing music in the digital domain; digital abstractions of musical processes; foundation skills in performing with technology; historical overview of the influence of electronic and digital technology on the creation of musical works.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes an applied theory approach to learning. Fundamental sequencing, synthesis and composition techniques are covered in a series of online lectures that contain a mix of video and text. These are complemented with additional readings and resources. In weekly workshops, we demonstrate and apply concepts. The learning process is further supported with online discussion groups and informal help sessions.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- a range of formative exercises will be discussed in the weekly workshops
- summative assessment work will be returned with criteria sheets and comments, with further comments and discussion available upon request
- generic comments will be provided to the cohort via QUT Canvas
- online unit forums will be used as an additional, informal channel for feedback
- informal, drop in help sessions will be opportunities to consult with staff and seek additional clarification on unit requirements and feedback on work in progress.
Assessment
Overview
The first summative assessment item is designed as an early “check in” on your comprehension of synthesis and sequencing theory. Assessment 2 requires you to undertake research into a specific musical work and critically evaluate its cultural, technological and historical influences. Assessment 3 builds on these items with a requirement to compose an original piece of music.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Synthesis Design
Create a two-minute piece of music using a Digital Audio Workstation that incorporates a custom-built software instrument. The piece needs to demonstrate a practical knowledge of sequencing, synthesis and signal processing.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Critical Analysis
Write a critical analysis on a commercially released piece of music that includes research on the cultural, technological and historical influence of the work, and an analysis of the musical structure, arrangement and mix.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Composition
Create an original piece of music that makes intrinsic use of the manipulation, processing and real time control of digital music making tools. Provide an accompanying written report that documents the production processes you used and how they enabled the musical ideas to be expressed and developed.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction and Tier 2 KG Studios induction. This must be completed online.
Costs
As well as access to the online resources supplied to you via Canvas and other websites, you will require a pair of enclosed headphones with an appropriate 6.5 and 3.5mm adaptor. You will also need a portable personal file storage, such as a USB thumb drive or similar.
Resources
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset (see Overview) and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction and Tier 2 KG Studios induction.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Excessive noise in confined spaces and/or when listening through headphones can damage hearing. Exposure to such noise should be brief and controlled.
Personal injury is possible from incorrectly lifting heavy electronic or acoustic instruments or equipment.
The use of electronic instruments and equipment may cause electrocution if handled incorrectly or an electrical fault occurs. Always ensure your equipment has been regularly tested by a qualified electrician.
Musical, electrical and computer equipment is prone to failure. Any loss of time for such failures should be accounted for in your planning.
Safety of data storage can never be fully guaranteed. You are required to take all steps necessary to ensure continuity of your data.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1 - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO2 - Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
Relates to: ULO3
KK43 Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge required for creative enterprise, career development and interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by depth in at least one creative disciplinary area.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate well-developed cognitive and ideation skills to identify, analyse and evaluate opportunities to address authentic complex problems.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate technical expertise to support skills and knowledge within the Creative Industries.
Relates to: ULO2 - Communicate effectively in a range of forms across multiple media modes, for sharing and disseminating knowledge, skills and ideas, and collaborative practice and navigation of social networks.
Relates to: ULO3 - Apply and adapt creative disciplinary knowledge and skills with agility in a range of industry, community and intercultural contexts.
Relates to: ULO1