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CMPN2632: Computer Music Fundamentals
2025 unit information
This unit will focus on computer based music composition utilising formal processes to create music with computers. This unit investigates an interactive graphical programming environment for music, audio and media called Max, allowing the composer to program and implement interactive music processes quickly and with varying levels of sophistication, thus encouraging the student to explore real-time creative possibilities of digital music technology.
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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MUED1002 or CMPN1013 or MUSC2653 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand fundamental programming concepts within the Max/Msp/Jitter environment
- LO2. obtain a thorough understanding of the MIDI protocol and be aware of other similar environments (Open Sound Control, Processing, CSound)
- LO3. apply knowledge of sound synthesis and filtering to your creative practice
- LO4. actively pursue the creation and manipulation of sound through the development of your own music software (synthesiser, fx, controller, sequencer)
- LO5. explore concepts of interactive music performance and integrate these concepts into your own creative practice
- LO6. effectively implement musical ideas within the Max/MSP/Jitter music, audio and media programming environment
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
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