Using DAWs as modelling tools for learning design sound-based applications in education

Boon, H. 2021. Using DAWs as modelling tools for learning design sound-based applications in education. Journal of Music, Technology & Education. 13 (2-3), pp. 305-322. https://doi.org/10.1386/jmte_00028_1

TitleUsing DAWs as modelling tools for learning design sound-based applications in education
TypeJournal article
AuthorsBoon, H.
Abstract

This article discusses a proposed design and sound tool teaching and learning approach, with interesting solution-based challenges not immediately associated with traditional DAW instruction. By stepping outside of the usual boundaries of DAW use, music production teaching is presented with a number of novel learning challenges. There is potential for DAWs, especially in educational settings, to be used to enhance the discipline, encourage experimentation and stimulate design-based ideas that promote DAW use beyond the mixing and engineering type contexts. By shifting DAWs into areas of sound-based music, as proposed by Landy, this innovative approach, facilitates deeper, experiential learning where sound is treated as the basic musical unit, therefore allowing for a potentially greater range of designed outputs.

KeywordsMusic Technology
Sound Design
Organized Sound
Learning Design
Music Education
Modulation Techniques
Performance Controllers
Studio Composition
Music Production
Digital Audio Workstation
DAW
JournalJournal of Music, Technology & Education
Journal citation13 (2-3), pp. 305-322
ISSN1752-7066
1752-7074
Year2021
PublisherIntellect
Accepted author manuscript
License
All rights reserved
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1386/jmte_00028_1
Web address (URL)https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intellect/jmte/2021/00000013/f0020002/art00011
Publication dates
Published01 Dec 2021

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