Digital Screen

200-level

DISC230
Screen sound project 1
Description
Students will join a creative team and collaborate in the production of a screen sound project, in collaboration with a supervisor. Students may be involved in sound design, editing, location recording, or the final mix, depending on the student’s needs, the balanced of skills in the creative team, and the requirements of each specific project.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125 and DISC232
DISC231
Sound Capture
Description
Students learn about current practices and methods of audio recording in today’s post production industry. Advanced techniques in audio recording in a range of situations are covered, including location recording and production sound mixing, ambient and environmental sound capture, and foley and sound effects recording. Students will gain comprehensive microphone techniques and common approaches stereo and multichannel recording, as well as advanced concepts in 3D and multichannel sound capture.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125
DISC232
Sound design and editing
Description
This course introduces students to the wide range of skills and knowledge required to be a successful sound designer and editor. Students learn practical skills in efficient digital audio workstation operation and how to streamline the audio workflow to meet the high turnaround demands of the modern postproduction sound studio, along with advanced skills in digital sound creation and transformation. Students also learn to recognise the social and historical context implied in different sound events, interpret spoken and visual narratives in image sequences, and deploy sound to reflect and enhance these narratives.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125
DISC233
Critical listening
Description
This course provides an introduction to the principles and vocabulary of acoustics and psychoacoustics, and how these principles relate to practical situations such as recording and mixing audio. Students will also learn about common tools and methods for sound measurement, approaches to critical listening (spectral balance, dynamics, imaging), and best practices in hearing management.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125
Restrictions
MUSA152

Music

100-level

MUSA152
Acoustics and Recording Techniques
Description
This course helps the student to develop skills in DAW operation, microphone techniques, and fundamentals of acoustics and digital audio required for complex multitrack recording projects. Students are taught how to apply these skills in a range of production situations, including orchestral, instrumental, and vocal ensemble recording. The concept of critical listening is also introduced, along with practical guidelines for noise and hearing management.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Restrictions
MUSI180, DISC233

200-level

MUSA228
Audio Production
Description
In this course students will learn how to create their own music and audio content in a music production studio, and prepare it for delivery on streaming or other web-based platforms.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125 or MUSA152
Restrictions
MUSA128
MUSA229
Introduction to Game Audio
Description
Learn foundation skills in sound design and music for games. The course will survey current industry practices, and students will gain knowledge of a variety of approaches to audio creation, editing and integration into video games. No prior experience in music, sound, or game design is required.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
45 points from any courses.
Restrictions
PROD229
MUSA252
Kapa Haka - Introducing Maori Performing Arts
Description
Designed for Maori and non-Maori, performance competent and new learners, language and non-language students this course takes the class on a journey of exploration to a high level of performance studying the mythological and traditional origins and tikanga of performing arts, moteatea (traditional song), poi (ball dance), waiata a-ringa (action song), haka and the art of warfare, mau rakau (weaponry - ti rakau, titi torea, hapai rakau, taiaha, patu), the role of male and female leaders, biographies of important composers, the renaissance of performing arts and competition. Students learn a full performance bracket and a selection of ancient, historical and sacred classic tribal anthems including: E pa to hau; Kikiki, Tika tonu, Taku rakau, Ruaumoko, E rere te ao, Ka eke ki Wairaka
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from MAOR, MUSA, or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the MusB or the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
MAOR282,TREO282, MAOR 382, TREO 382

Not Offered Courses in 2024

Digital Screen

200-level

DISC232
Sound design and editing
Description
This course introduces students to the wide range of skills and knowledge required to be a successful sound designer and editor. Students learn practical skills in efficient digital audio workstation operation and how to streamline the audio workflow to meet the high turnaround demands of the modern postproduction sound studio, along with advanced skills in digital sound creation and transformation. Students also learn to recognise the social and historical context implied in different sound events, interpret spoken and visual narratives in image sequences, and deploy sound to reflect and enhance these narratives.
Occurrences
DISC232-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024 - Not offered
For further information see DISC232 course details
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125
DISC233
Critical listening
Description
This course provides an introduction to the principles and vocabulary of acoustics and psychoacoustics, and how these principles relate to practical situations such as recording and mixing audio. Students will also learn about common tools and methods for sound measurement, approaches to critical listening (spectral balance, dynamics, imaging), and best practices in hearing management.
Occurrences
DISC233-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024 - Not offered
For further information see DISC233 course details
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
MUSA125
Restrictions
MUSA152

300-level

DISC331
Creative Sound Studio
Description
This courses teaches fundamental studio techniques in digital sound creation and manipulation that can be applied in a range of different creative settings: Electronic Music, Soundscape, sound design, remixing, and more. Along the way students become familiar with some of the most significant historic and contemporary artistic trends in the creation of digital music. The culmination of the course is the creation of a portfolio of digital sound-based works: electroacoustic compositions, live electronic performances, EDM remixes, field recordings...or a brand new digital sound genre.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2025
For further information see DISC331 course details
Points
30 points
DISC332
Sound mixing for film and games
Description
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to produce a professional final mix of dialogue, music, and sound effects for a feature film, documentary or game. Students learn advanced techniques in controlling balance, dynamics, balance, ambiance, and spectrum, along with prevailing industry conventions regarding loudness levels and file formats in various genres. Multichannel surround and 3D approaches to sound mixing are also taught.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2025
For further information see DISC332 course details
Points
15 points