Prerequisites
International Qualifications: Applicants must have South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent and Audition/Interview & Musicianship test.
Assumed Knowledge: Advanced practical skills relevant to chosen specialisation
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
Innovate in sound
The creation and distribution of music and sound has been transformed by digital technology. It’s accelerated the growth of the arts, entertainment, creative and media industries into huge global enterprises.
Our Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) prepares you to play a leading creative role in this exciting landscape.
What will you do
Sonic Arts incorporates all applications of contemporary technology to sound and music. You will:
take courses in composition, studio recording, live performance and digital media
have 24/7 access to specialized facilities, including production studios, recording rooms and digital audio laboratories
research sound theory and music history
collaborate on group performance projects
learn from international artists and industry professionals.
You’ll follow your interests across a range of specialised courses and electives in:
sound engineering
music production
film sound
software design
computer music composition
instrument building
computer game audio
interactivity
sound design.
Where could it take you
You might invent instruments, write video game soundtracks or develop music software. You could tour the world as a live electronic musician. Perhaps you’ll be a producer, creatively advising, coaching and recording other artists in the studio.
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Sonic Arts Major
Level I Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
The Enquiring Mind
or
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
The Enquiring Mind
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Music Technology Foundations
Music & Sound Fundamentals 1A
Music & Sound Fundamentals 1B
Sound & Media
Sound Engineering
Sonic Arts
Sonic Arts in Practice 1
Level II Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
From Elvis to YouTube II
Music, Media & Contemporary Society II
Sonic Arts in Practice 2
Computer Music Composition 2
Sound Design for Film II
Circuit Bending and Hardware Hacking
Level III Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Advanced Sound Engineering 3
Interaction Design and the Sonic Arts 3
Sonic Arts in Practice 3
Computer Music Composition 3
Sound Design for Games III
Musicianship 3
Sound Production, Music Technologist, Entertainment Industry, Recording Artist / Musician, Broadcaster, Composer, Producer, Sound Engineer, Lyricist, Backing Musician, Music Educator, Music Journalist / Music Critic, Music Producer, Music Therapist, Music Video Director, DJ, Digital Content Creator, Entertainer, Sound Artist, Sound Designer, Sound Technician
Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
