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CMPN2222: Digital Composition 2
2025 unit information
Digital Composition units of study support the sustained development of compositional craft and creativity through the practical integration of music technology and digital music techniques in the preparation of sound based compositions to be submitted throughout the semester. This unit will introduce students to historical and current modular synthesis techniques and the use of computers to generate and synthesise sounds. Students will investigate a range of compositional approaches associated with different styles of digital music and apply these to their own work throughout Semester.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Composition and Music Technology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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CMPN1221 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify the role of sound synthesis in various media contexts
- LO2. Recognise and utilise various tones and noise generators across different platforms
- LO3. Build synthesis patches using standard production software
- LO4. Learn to reflect critically on previous work and identify new avenues for experimentation and learning
- LO5. Develop an original artistic voice by composing short studies based on synthesis techniques explored in class
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
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