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CMPN5014: Music Technology Design
2026 unit information
This unit provides a comprehensive overview and exploration of the role of technology in modern music-making, focusing on the latest trends in sound and visual technologies. As advancements reshape the music landscape, understanding their impact on production, composition, and performance is essential for 21st-century musicians.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Composition and Music Technology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Situate the role of technology from a theoretical, applied and analytical perspective
- LO2. Evaluate and refer to current publications in the field of music technology
- LO3. Understand the role of AI in music production
- LO4. Use sound and video technology to support their creative work and understand how to develop these skills further
- LO5. Generate creative outputs based on music technology learned in the unit
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