DIGI126-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Sound Technologies

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course teaches practical skills in digital sound for musicians, filmmakers, game developers, aspiring "bedroom producers," and anyone interested in working with sound in the digital domain. Students learn how to match sounds with moving images, how to edit and manipulate audio files in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), and fundamental concepts and terminology that enable them to communicate effectively with music technology experts. Instruction includes lectures and hands-on studio tutorial sessions.

Restrictions

MUSA125, MUSA126

Equivalent Courses

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 11:00 - 12:00 C3 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 10:00 Otakaro 236 L2 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Drop in Class A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
02 Tuesday 13:00 - 14:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
03 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
04 Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
05 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
06 Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
07 Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
08 Thursday 12:00 - 13:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
09 Friday 10:00 - 11:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
10 Friday 11:00 - 12:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May
11 Friday 12:00 - 13:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
4 May - 10 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Basic sound design skills 20%
Test 1 25%
Music mashup 30%
Test 2 25%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,190.00

International fee $6,488.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .

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