Course Title: Incorporate interactive technology into performance
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6080C
Course Title: Incorporate interactive technology into performance
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Nick Wilson
Phone: 9925 4976 / 9925 4815
Email: nicholas.wilson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No pre-requisites or co requisites are required
Course Description
In this course you will learn the theory utilised in the fusion of music technology and music performance. You will learn specific skills and requirements to develop and present technology-based interactive music performances using Ableton Live.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSMPF502A Incorporate interactive technology into performance |
Element: |
Element 1 Generate ideas for enhancing performances through the use of interactive technology |
Performance Criteria: |
1 .1 Undertake research to identify the range of creative ways in which interactive technologies can be applied to music performances |
Element: |
Element 2 Prepare interactive elements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use features of relevant software and/or electronic devices to generate a sample of interactive elements required for performances |
Element: |
Element 3 Integrate interactive elements into performances |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Incorporate interactive technology elements into own performance in line with agreed plan |
Element: |
Element 4 Review performances |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Assess own contribution to interactive technology aspects of performances in terms of success in achieving the required effect |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to work with the Ableton Live software and appropriate midi hardware to control Live’s parameters in the context of technology-based interactive music performances.
You will also gain understanding of how Live can work alongside other platforms such as Avid’s ProTools, Cockos Reaper or Propellerheads Reason.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
Class delivery (face-to-face lectures):
•Software and equipment operation skills
•Peer-teaching & class presentations
•Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
•Guest lectures
•Group discussions
•Teacher-directed group activities/projects
Out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
•Online research
•Independent project-based work
•Teacher-directed activities
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Elements | |
Week 1 |
Course Overview. Summary of Assessment actvities. Software overview: Ableton Live. |
1.1 1.2 1.4 |
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Week 2 | Using Midi Controllers iand mapping MIDI |
1.4 2.1 2.3 2.4 |
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Week 3 | Audio effects and automation | 1.4 2.1 2.3 2.4 |
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Week 4 | Formative assessments: |
1.1 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 4.1 4.2 |
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Week 5 | Creating drum beats, basslines and other musical elements | 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 |
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Week 6 | Recording and warping audio |
1.2 |
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Week 7 | Editing, mixing, arranging and rendering in Ableton Live | 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 |
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Week 8 | Formative assessment: •Practical Exercise Pt. 2: Live performance arrangement |
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 |
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Week 9 | Collaborative techniques Cloud music platforms Managing files and software versions |
1.3 1.4 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
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Week 10 | DJing & remixing with Ableton Live |
1.1 1.4 2.1 2.3 2.4 4.1 |
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Week 11 | Using Ableton Live in performance contexts | 1.1 1.2 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 3.5 |
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Week 12 | Formative assessment: •Practical Exercise Pt. 3: DJ set |
1.1 1.2 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 |
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Week 13 | Overview of other interactive software. Rewire protocol |
1.1 1.4 2.1 3.1 |
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Week 14 | Utilising tablet computers in live performance
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1.1 1.4 2.1 4.2 |
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Week 15 | Final summative assessment: •In-class performance |
1.1 1.2 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.2 |
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Week 16 | Final summative assessment: •In-class performance |
1.1 1.2 1.4 2.1 2.4 3.1 3.2 |
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Week 17 | Assessment and review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Blackboard, Media Annotation Tool. Class handouts. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You are expected to supply:
Note paper & pen.
Personal closed headphones.
Data storage: USB thumb drive or a portable USB or Firewire hard drive.
Overview of Assessment
Assessments include a series of practical tasks and a written task.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Formative:
1)Practical Exercise Pt. 1 (Week 4):
•Set up a MIDI controller
•Assign MIDI parameters in Ableton Live
•Manipulate Live’s parameters with the controller, including recording of MIDI messages.
2)Practical Exercise Pt. 2 (Week 8):
•Working in small groups, construct a live performance arrangement in Ableton Live’s Session View using samples and MIDI devices.
3)Practical Exercise Pt. 3 (Week 12):
•Prepare a DJ set in the session view of Ableton Live with 3 songs and additional samples mixed in key and/or beat mixed.
Summative:
4)Practical Test (Week 15-16):
•Students demonstrate their ability to utilise various elements of Ableton Live and MIDI controllers to achieve a satisfactory interactive performance - against a set of requirements set out by teacher.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CP Competent with Pass
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are
available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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