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MUSC3650: Writing Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
2025 unit information
In this unit, we will explore the history of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) from 1970s disco to present day, to understand the cultural forces, technological limitations and affordances, and the influence and legacy of key innovators who helped shape the musical language of EDM. We will then build on this knowledge by wirting EDM informed by genre styles and techniques to improve our technical and creative skills.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Analysis, History and Cultural Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Have access to a DAW (i.e Logic or Ableton) and understand basic production and composition techniques. This unit of study is open to any students in second year or above of their degree |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. work in collaborative environments
- LO2. demonstrate a knowledge of EDM genres and their sonic characteristics
- LO3. incorporate and expand on EDM knowledge by using it in creative works
- LO4. understand appropriate technical and production practices
- LO5. understand professional industry expectations
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