An introduction to methods and practices of synthesising and transforming audio media using Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) and interactive computer-based environments such as MaxMSP and Supercollidor, as well as other sound-processing software. This course equips learners with practical skills and understanding in the related fields of sound design, sonic arts and electronic music production.

10 x 2 hour labs over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

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Preliminary sample library, comprising at least 10 sound samples or sonic experiments that will form the basis of a larger composition - 20%

Sound-based composition (5-8 minutes duration - one piece or a series of shorter pieces) - 80%

This course aims to:

■ Enhance skills in sound design, production and composition

■ Enable students in conceiving, developing and realising a new creative sound work

■ Develop contextual awareness of relevant methods and approaches in sound design, sonic arts and electronic music production

■ Develop students' skills in aural analysis, critical discussion and reflective writing

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Practice and apply sound design and production techniques, including sound synthesis, sampling, transformation and composition in realising creative goals

■ Develop practical work using appropriate digital audio platforms

■ Critically evaluate their own creative work and methods in the context of historical and contemporary examples

■ Plan and realise a substantial piece of creative sound work

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.