C10270v1 Bachelor of Sound and Music Design Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Overview

This course is the first of its kind to combine the domains of sound and music, and prepare students for new emerging domains that require the confluence of sound in design and interaction. The degree integrates the study of sound and music with a major in the language and culture of another country.

The course appeals to students with an interest in music, creative arts, design and technology or multimedia. It converges creative practice (art thinking) and innovative solution (design thinking) through music and sound. It offers a unique, contemporary sound and music degree experience by merging art and technology across domains of composition, entertainment and audio technology, as well as combining features of music and audio engineering with interaction design. The course may also appeal to students who want an international study experience or are aiming for an international career.

Course aims

Students' learning outcomes include expression through creative practice, and technical fluency across a range of technologies. The course also provides an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture.

Career options

Career options include working in sound design or production across a diverse range of media, communication and design outlets including architecture, animation, exhibition design, gaming, music, product design and web applications.

Specific examples include computer musicians, e-fashion designers, electronic music composers, information system (sonification) designers, installation artists/sound sculptors, interactive media artists, mobile/smart-phone and device audio interface designers, new media artists, new sonic interface designers, product audio designers and software interface designers. Career options are enhanced by international experience.

Assumed knowledge

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students spend two semesters of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.

Course structure

Students must complete 240 credit points, comprising 144 credit points in sound and music design and 96 credit points in international studies. The sound and music design component is made up of 96 credit points of core subjects (includes 42 credit points of interdisciplinary studio subjects), 24 credit points of sub-majors and 24 credit points of electives. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

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