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Music, Sound &
Moving Image

Bachelor of New Media Arts
(Music, Sound & Moving Image)
CAMPUS: Townsville
MODE: on campus; full time or part time
DURATION: 3 years full time
PREREQUISITES: English
MID-YEAR ENTRY: Yes
QTAC CODE: 311431

What is Music, Sound & Moving Image?

Course structure*

Music, Sound & Moving Image involves studying the use of sound in all media outputs.
The course brings together composition, performance and the use of technology to give
you the concept skills for careers in the music and moving image industries. You will use
digital or computer music and moving image technologies, enabling you to create or
perform music in your own right, or work with a variety of instruments and devices of
your choice in collaboration with others.

Course highlights
Course highlights include access to a state-of-the-art recording studio, and video,
hardware and software to support sound and visual development and exploration, as
well as the opportunity to work across a range of media and creative projects where
music, sound and the moving image are integral elements. Guest lectures and industry
projects are further highlights of this major.

Career opportunities
Graduates will have the creative and technical skills to pursue positions in:
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Music and recording studios
Film-making and animation production
Creating commercials for film and television
Music and performance management
Conferences and events production management
Exhibitions
Festivals and shows
Music and theatrical performances
Artistic competitions
Presentations
Training and educational technology
Online information management and communication.

LEVEL 1
Introduction to Music, Sound & Moving Image
Introduction to Creativity & Innovation
Introduction to Photomedia
Introduction to Media Design
Creative Work 1
Creative Culture 1
Creative Collaboration 1
Professional Practice 1
LEVEL 2
Art Direction
Time-Based Media
Music & Sound Media
Creative Work 2
Creative Culture 2
Creative Collaboration 2
Professional Practice 2
Plus one elective subject from any Level-1 or Level-2
undergraduate subjects.
LEVEL 3
Digital Music Technology
MSMI Post-Production & Portfolio
Creative Work 3
Creative Culture 3
Creative Collaboration 3
Professional Practice 3
Plus two elective subjects from any Level-2 or Level-3
undergraduate subjects.

With further study and qualifications, graduates can pursue teaching and
academic careers.

Liam Collins
Bachelor of New Media Arts (Music & Sound Media)*

*Course structure and subject information is included as an indicator of
course content only and is subject to change.

Access a state-of-the-art recording
studio and video, hardware and
software to support sound and
visual development and exploration,
and share in the opportunity to
work across a range of media and
creative projects.

'This course allows me to pursue my passion for music and sound
production, while living in the familiar environment of Townsville, close to
friends and family. While studying what I love, I am developing skills and
capabilities, like planning ahead, meeting deadlines, staying positive and
creating projects. Working in a group of fellow students can be challenging,
yet the experience is teaching me to appreciate the talents and drives of
others. Through the encouragement and instruction of faculty members,
I am developing the vision I set for myself. I look forward to a future that
involves advancing my skills in the field of new media.'
* now called Bachelor of New Media Arts ( Music, Sound & Moving Image)

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