Subject Code: QCM2742 Subject Title: MIDI & Media Techniques Semester 1 or 2, 2000 (Year 2) SUBJECT OUTLINE

Credit Points Prerequisite(s) Co-requisite(s) 10 QCM2741 None Convenor Teaching Team Mode of delivery Gary Compson Gary Compson, Stephen Stanfield 2 hr Lecture/tutorial

DESCRIPTION This subject will relate techniques for recording and performance projects via the exploration of inter-software communications and synchronisation. Students will acquire practical experience in the operation, maintenance and design of music computing systems. OBJECTIVES This subject is designed to provide an overview of the contemporary computer-based desktop recording studio. Virtual signal paths, routing, synthesis, digital audio, digital signal processing and MIDI will be integrated and synchronised via skills developed through the use of dedicated software and hardware. CONTENT MIDI sequencing and random access audio recording File management, the Edit Decision List Mixing, Digital Signal Processing and production Digital sound theory; audio file formats Storage, backup, managing the CD writer Project studio design and maintenance

Authoring new media for embedded audio Project Week as directed ORGANISATION AND TEACHING METHODS Two-hour weekly lecture/tutorial, demonstration or project. Students are expected to participate in group activities and present informal demonstrations during tutorials. Students are required to actively participate via independent work, dialogue and research, for example, laboratory work on set and self-determined tasks relating to the subject. Headphones and all consumable media are to be provided by the student. ASSESSMENT Monitoring and feedback on the development of projects is built into the teaching program. Completion of the learning tasks will be monitored through the semester, and feedback provided through that process. 1. Audiomedia Research Project (50% weighting) Assessment Task: This Group Project involves the use of a computer, MIDI-Digital audio software, MIDI sound source and other devices as necessary. Students will be required to develop a practical example of their learning, research and interest in this field. This Research Project will be completed during weeks 1 to 6. The Research Project group will submit two assessment items: Materials and Report as follows: 1.1 Research Project Materials (group submission) 50% of the mark is allocated to the submission of the Research Project materials and/or prototype for the final Audio Media project. The materials will consist of MIDI and/or audio data on Disk or CD-Rom. Research Project Materials Assessment Criteria: [25] Does the project display competence in demonstrating the operations of the software? [25] Does the project identify and optimise the practical usage of the software? [25] Does the content display understanding and coherence in the authoring, editing, assembly and integration of materials from various sources? [25] How successful is the project in terms of overall outcome and design quality? 1.2 Research Project Report (individual submission) 50% of the mark requires that designated software will be used to produce a document of no less than 1000 words in length, incorporating: specified materials, graphics and text as necessary to support the Research Project concept; references and bibliography; or teacher-set brief * Research Project Report Assessment Criteria: [20] Is the design and presentation of suitable quality and professionalism? [20] How clearly has the development process been documented? [20] Are the sources acknowledged? Has the bibliography been correctly cited?
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Accuracy of spelling, grammar, structure and legibility Does the content demonstrate understanding of QCM2742 concepts and techniques?

Due Date: The completed project, individual papers and cover sheets will be handed in by end of class, week 6. 10% of the assessment item mark will be forfeited for each day late. 2. Audiomedia Authoring Project (50% weighting) Assessment Task: Students will negotiate to respond to a brief which will involve the practical use of multiple synchronised software elements, including Audio-MIDI software and a multi-timbral synthesiser sound source. The Audiomedia Authoring Project will consist of two items: Materials and Portfolio. 2.1 Audiomedia Project Materials: Students are required to write, program and assemble an audio-media composition to include: A minimum of : four pieces, each with 4 MIDI parts, 4 Audio parts (32 bars minimum duration) Mix & DSP automation as appropriate and justified within the documentation Multimedia or multimedia-enhanced performance piece(s) Other, by negotiation or set brief * Audiomedia Authoring Project Assessment Criteria: [25] Does the project display competence in demonstrating the operations of the software? [25] Does the project identify and optimise the practical usage of the software? [25] Does the content display understanding and coherence in the authoring, editing, assembly and integration of materials from various sources? [25] How successful is the project? *A series of client briefs may be presented by the lecturer and the student(s) will be contracted to project manage, produce and submit such an assessment item. 2.2 Audiomedia Portfolio: 50% of the mark is allocated to a document of no less than 1000 words in length, incorporating: Specified graphics, bibliography, text or score as necessary to support the project concept Student log: students will be required to keep a written record of activities drawn from lectures, tutorials and project work. This log should include lecture notes, individual observations and planning rationale. The portfolio should be submitted in HTML, MS Word or .RTF formats. Portfolio Assessment Criteria: [20] Is the design and presentation of suitable quality and professionalism? [20] How clearly has the development process been documented? [20] Are the sources acknowledged? Has the bibliography been correctly cited? [20] Is the Student Log of suitable quality and content ? [20] Accuracy of spelling, grammar, structure and legibility Due Date: The assessment program will be negotiated between the lecturer and student by week 7. Presentations will be submitted and viewed during weeks 13 and 14. 10% of the assessment item mark will be forfeited for each day late. TEXTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS Prescribed Text: Summers, J. (1998) The Interactive Music Handbook. Allworth Press, London. ISBN: 1-58115-000-8 Recommended Texts: Huber, D.M. (1997) Hard Disk Recording For Musicians Schirmer Books, New York. Essex, J. (1996) Multimedia Sound and Music Studio Random House, New York. Simpson, R. (1996) Effective Audio-Visual Mix Bookshelf, New York. User Guides: Cubase Score VST; ProTools; Toast; X<>Pose Periodicals: Audio Technology; Electronic Musician; Sound On Sound Additional teaching and learning support materials may be found on the web at the QCM2742 home page http://apollo.qcm.gu.edu.au/SUBJECTS/QCM2742/ (Login: QCGU Pass: MUTEK) ADMINISTRATION Due to the on-going development and nature of the project materials, extension of time for assessment submissions will be discouraged: 10% of the assessment item mark will be forfeited for each day late. Students must keep external backup copies of their work at all times on floppy disk, Zip disk or CD. Gary Compson - Room No. 3.64 Phone: 3875 6256 Stephen Stanfield Phone: 3324 2260
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