Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Electronic Music and Sound Design major combines music and technology, focusing on the artistic and technical aspects of creating electronic/digital music compositions. Through studio and lab-based units, students develop expertise in music composition, sound design, and production, preparing them for careers in fields like creative and performing arts, entertainment, and sound engineering. The program emphasizes the use of latest technology and offers flexibility to combine music with other subjects, fostering transferable skills in creativity, critical thinking, and project management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Combine your interests of music and technology in this creative-focused major. The Electronic Music and Sound Design major explores artistic and technical aspects of the field toward creating professional, industry relevant electronic/digital music compositions. Studio and lab-based units allow students to think creatively, to invent and to innovate. Via small and large-scale creative projects, students develop expertise in electronic/digital music composition, sound design and production—skills applicable to a range of creative and technical professions. The Electronic Music and Sound Design major culminates in a major project of the student's choosing, and accommodates a wide range of individual interest, such as an album of electronic works, a live performance / exhibition, film/animation scoring or music for video games.
Outline:
Level 1
- MUSC1054 Music Theory for Electronic Musicians (6)
- MUSC1055 Electronic Music: Methods and Means (6)
- MUSC1350 Popular Music in Global Perspective (6)
Level 2
- MUSC2273 Electronic Music: Generative Processes (6)
- MUSC2274 Electronic Music: Sampling and Synthesis (6)
- MUSC2276 Sound, Image and Space (6)
- MUSC2277 Electronic Music: Interactive Systems (6)
Level 3
- MUSC3571 Sound Art: Advanced Studio (6)
- MUSC3572 Sound Art: Major Project (12)
Teaching:
Elise Reitze-Swensen, a music and composition graduate, is a full-time multi-instrumentalist, composer, music producer, sound designer, music community founder, record label CEO and booking agency CEO. She teaches Electronic Music and Sound Design at UWA.
Careers:
Graduates will gain skills applicable to a range of creative and technical professions. Some may pursue careers in areas such as creative and performing arts, visual arts, the entertainment industry and associated fields.
- A flexible program that allows you to combine your music and creativity with other subjects.
- Compositional techniques using rhythm, harmony and form
- Historical perspectives and critical engagement on electronic music and sound art
- How to produce and present original electronic music and sound artworks
- Specialised sound design techniques applicable in key industries of film/TV, documentary, commercials and video gaming
- Transferable skills in creative and critical thinking, research, project planning and presentation
The University of Western Australia
Overview:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.
Services Offered:
UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic support:
Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.Career services:
Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.Student wellbeing:
Mental health support, counselling, and health services.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options.Sports and fitness:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.Clubs and societies:
A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.Study abroad and exchange:
Opportunities to study at universities around the world.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Social events:
Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.Sporting events:
Supporting the university's sports teams.Volunteer opportunities:
Contributing to the local community.Cultural events:
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.Excellent employability:
Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.Vibrant campus life:
A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.Beautiful campus:
A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.Strong research focus:
UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.Academic Programs:
UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.Science and Engineering:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.Business and Economics:
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and more.Health Sciences:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.Law:
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.Other:
UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.
- Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR): The minimum ATAR for this course is 75.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): The minimum score required is 24.
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- Canadian High School (except Quebec)
- French Baccalaureate
- Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750
- GCE A-Levels
- German Abitur
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)
- Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
- Malaysian STPM
- Monash University Foundation Year
- NCUK Foundation Program
- Norwegian Vitnemål
- Singapore - Cambridge A Levels
- South African National Senior Certificate
- South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
- Sweden Slutbetyg
- Trinity College Foundation
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
- US College Board Advanced Placements
- US College Board SAT
- Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English competency: English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA. Applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
