Details for MUS307 Music and Technology

There is a dynamic relationship between musical expression and technological innovation. This unit explores how technology shapes music production, recording, and distribution. Learn to assess and apply various technologies—from PA systems to digital audio workstations—preparing you to design technologically integrated live events.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MUS307
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Evaluate technology that assists in the production, recording and distribution of music;
2. Assess the potential uses for technology in music or worship teaching and training;
3. Summarise various technologies that impact music or worship;
4. Design a live musical or worship event from a technological perspective;

Subject Content

• The history of music and technology
• Answering the ‘why’
• Music-related administration and technology
• Sound and lights
• Projection and video
• Music performance
• Recording audio and video
• Distribution and marketing
• Mediation and mediatisation
• Ethics, technology and music
• People, budgets, technology’s limitations and misuse

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Case Study (20%)
• Video Recording (20%)
• Multimedia Presentation (50%)
• Forum Postings (10%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided