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Diploma in Sonic Arts (R24)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 124 module credits. The course structure follows RP’s typical diploma architecture of a foundation year followed by two years of discipline and specialisation modules.

Table 2: Course Structure for the DSA (as of 2011 intake cohort)

1) General Modules

28 module credits

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
B102 Organisational Behaviour
C105 Introduction to Programming
C111 New Media Communications

2) Discipline Modules

4 module credits

T201 Creative Concepts

3) Specialisation Modules

56 module credits

T250 Media Production Tools & Techniques
T221 Arts Management
T214 Sound Design
T110 Music Theory & Keyboard Skills
T215 Music Theory & Practice
T217 Recording Studio Fundamentals
T218 Sound Synthesis
T219 Live Sound
T311 Instrument Design
T313 Sonic Art Studio
T319 Advanced Recording Studio Techniques
T315 Music Composition
T316 Sound For Media
T360 Contemporary & World Music Appreciation

4) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

12 module credits

G901 Creative Engagement
G913 Portfolio Development
G301 Project

5) Freely Chosen Module (FCM)

4 module credits

Students to select from any offered at RP.

6) Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)

20 module credits
 
T931 Industry Immersion Programme (equivalent to 5 modules)

TOTAL: 124 module credits

Table 3: Course Structure for the DSA (2009 and 2010 cohort) for the DSA

1) General Modules

32 module credits

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
B101 Entrepreneurship
C111 New Media Communications
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G105 Enterprise Skills

2) Discipline Modules

16 module credits

T201 Creative Concepts
T205 Digital Media Arts
T207 History of the Arts
T274 Drawing

3) Specialisation Modules

36 module credits

T214 Sound Design
T215 Music Theory
T217 Recording Studio Fundamentals
T218 Sound Synthesis
T311 Instrument Design
T313 Sonic Art Making
T319 Advanced Recording Studio Techniques
T315 Music Composition
T316 Sound For Media
4) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

12 module credits
 
G901 Creative Engagement
G913 Portfolio Development
G301 Project I

5) Freely Chosen Module (FCM)

4 module credits

Students to select from any offered at RP

Recommended FCM for DSA:

T219 Live Sound Reinforcement

6) Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)

20 module credits
 
T931 Industry Immersion Programme (equivalent to 5 modules)

TOTAL: 120 module credits


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