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CMPN3636: Live Electronic Music Performance
2025 unit information
Live Electronic Music Performance is an innovative and diverse area of contemporary performance practice. Posing significant and exciting challenges for the rendering of music using digital technology, Live Electronic Music Performance requires genuine interdisciplinary skills such as technical development and problem solving, improvisation, musical composition, live sound reinforcement and ensemble communication. This area of performance employs a wide range of technologies, musical styles and performance methodologies. This unit aims to give students the skills necessary to navigate the various tools and techniques available in order to create innovative live performances using electronic and digital technologies.
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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(CMPN1013 or MUED1002 or MUSC2653) and (MUSC3603 or CMPN1631 or CMPN1632 or CMPN3634 or CMPN2223) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this Unit of Study are expected to have previous experience with music technology, including recording and music creation software. Students will be expected to perform |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Display critical skills in assessing the effectiveness of live performance methodologies
- LO2. Display skills in the use and management of music technology that extends studio-based production paradigms
- LO3. Design and manage sophisticated technological solutions for performances using live electronics
- LO4. Present original and engaging musical performance (both solo and in groups), using a variety of electronic and digital music technologies
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
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