MUSI10229 Sound Studies 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MUSI10229 hard?
MUSI10229: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 25%, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The basic elements of sound and music, learned through critical listening, theory, perception and audio technology tasks.
After it you can
- Describe the key elements of sound
- Listen critically and analyse
- Handle basic audio tools
What you need first
“Admission into the Interactive Composition major in the B-MUS Bachelor of Music”
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 75%, Final exam 25%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI10229 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI10229?
- Needs “Admission into the Interactive Composition major in the B-MUS Bachelor of Music”.
- Does MUSI10229 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 75%, Final exam 25%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI10229 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI10229 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MUSI10229?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example MUSI10228.
- Can I rate MUSI10229?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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