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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Digital Audio and Sampling Techniques

  • Unit Code

    MTQ1118

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

This unit introduces students to digital audio theory. Students will also gain a thorough theoretical and practical introduction to digital recording, sampling, editing, mixing and re-mixing techniques. Industry standard software and hardware will be used for music production. Legal and ethical issues associated with digital audio sampling are also covered.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ1117, MTQ4118, MTQ5118

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and remix music using re-mixing and sampling techniques.
  2. Describe, explain and apply concepts and principles from general digital audio theory.
  3. Discuss current cultural practices/issues associated with sampling and remixing.
  4. Outline the history of sampling and remixing.
  5. Record music using desktop music composition and production hardware and software.

Unit Content

  1. Digital Audio theory: sample rates, bit rates, AD, DA, frequency, dynamic range and binary.
  2. Industry standards in music production software and hardware.
  3. Music analysis.
  4. Recording, editing, mixing and re-mixing.
  5. Sampling ethical and legal issues.
  6. The culture and history of sampling and remixing.
  7. The practical use of hardware and software samplers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopExercises30%
AssignmentRe-mix project and Report40%
ExaminationExamination30%

Text References

  • Leider, C. N. (2004). Digital audio workstation. NY: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics.
  • Casabona, H., Frederick, D., & Hurtig, B. (2000). Advanced MIDI applications. Alfred Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Collins, M. (2004). Pro tools for music production: Recording, editing and mixing. Boston: Focal Press.
  • Katz, M. (2004). Capturing sound: How technology has changed music. Berkley: University of California Press.
  • Russ, M. (2000). Sound synthesis and sampling. Oxford: Focal Press.
  • Menasche, E.D. (2002). The desktop studio. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.
  • Middleton, C. (2003). The complete guide to digital audio: A comprehensive introduction to digital sound and music-making. Boston: Thomson Course Technology PTR.
  • Pejrolo, A. (2005). Creative sequencing techniques for music production: A practical guide for Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools. Oxford: Focal.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

MTQ1118|1|1

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Digital Audio and Sampling Techniques

  • Unit Code

    MTQ1118

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

This unit introduces students to digital audio theory. Students will also gain a thorough theoretical and practical introduction to digital recording, sampling, editing, mixing and re-mixing techniques. Industry standard software and hardware will be used for music production. Legal and ethical issues associated with digital audio sampling are also covered.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ1117, MTQ4118, MTQ5118

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and remix music using re-mixing and sampling techniques.
  2. Describe, explain and apply concepts and principles from general digital audio theory.
  3. Discuss current cultural practices/issues associated with sampling and remixing.
  4. Outline the history of sampling and remixing.
  5. Record music using desktop music composition and production hardware and software.

Unit Content

  1. Digital Audio theory: sample rates, bit rates, AD, DA, frequency, dynamic range and binary.
  2. Industry standards in music production software and hardware.
  3. Music analysis.
  4. Recording, editing, mixing and re-mixing.
  5. Sampling ethical and legal issues.
  6. The culture and history of sampling and remixing.
  7. The practical use of hardware and software samplers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopExercises30%
AssignmentRe-mix project and Report40%
ExaminationExamination30%

Text References

  • Menasche, E.D. (2002). The desktop studio. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.
  • Katz, M. (2004). Capturing sound: How technology has changed music. Berkley: University of California Press.
  • Casabona, H., Frederick, D., & Hurtig, B. (2000). Advanced MIDI applications. Alfred Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Collins, M. (2004). Pro tools for music production: Recording, editing and mixing. Boston: Focal Press.
  • Russ, M. (2000). Sound synthesis and sampling. Oxford: Focal Press.
  • Leider, C. N. (2004). Digital audio workstation. NY: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics.
  • Middleton, C. (2003). The complete guide to digital audio: A comprehensive introduction to digital sound and music-making. Boston: Thomson Course Technology PTR.
  • Pejrolo, A. (2005). Creative sequencing techniques for music production: A practical guide for Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools. Oxford: Focal.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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