DISC261-25SU2 (C) Summer Nov 2025 start

Introduction to Audio Electronics, Products and Music Creation

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 10 November 2025
End Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 16 November 2025
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 30 November 2025

Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of analogue electronics via DIY audio products and experimental music-making. Students will learn how to read circuit diagrams, solder components, build simple audio circuits such as guitar pedals or mini synthesizers, and creatively engage with sound through their self-built instruments. Students will also explore the relationship between electronics and music aesthetics, including design of their product. The course also teaches troubleshooting, musical experimentation, and creative composition with handmade electronic devices preparing students for confident usage and creation of music soundscapes with audio equipment.

Prerequisites

Any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BDigiScreen(Hons) or Schedule V of the BA.

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Circuitry & Component 10%
Soldering 15%
Product Assembly & Build 35%
Design & Presentation 20%
Creative Composition & Reflection 20%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,122.00

International fee $6,238.00

* 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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