Audio Arts and Acoustics Commons^™

Learning Spaces As Pedagogy In Audio Education: Designing For Collaboration, Listening, And Mixing In Higher Education, Dean Belcastro

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

The rapid transformation of the music and audio production industries has significantly altered how people engage with audio creation and learning. While technologies for music production have become more accessible and decentralised, the pedagogical challenge of developing critical listening and audio mixing skills remains ongoing. This paper reflects on the design principles underpinning group learning environments intended to support the teaching of critical listening and audio mixing within higher education. Drawing on practice-led reflection, learning-space literature, and industry change, the paper argues that intentional learning-space design plays an active pedagogical role in fostering engagement, collaboration, and the development of shared …

No Limits: Exploring The Limitless Possibilities Of Creativity Within Extreme Limitations, Ashley J. Hanson Mr

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This essay examines the exponential evolution of digital music production technology, from the MIDI and sampling revolution of the 1980’s, to the contemporary DAWs, virtual instruments and AI-driven tools that have democratised creativity within the modern discipline. However, it also explores how an abundance of cost-effective tools introduces psychological challenges that inhibit creative potential. It critiques "choice overload," where a multitude of options induce decision paralysis, homogenise outputs and stifle innovation. Countering this, the essay advocates for self-imposed constraints as a catalyst for focused ingenuity and flow states, exemplified by legendary musicians such as Fatboy Slim and David Byrne. Objectives …

Cim221 - Example 6 - Rainbow Tree, Lily Hackett, Dillon Hudson, Kaden Matchett, Rees Muthee

Exemplars

For our project, our group was presented with the 89% project. The 89% project focuses on the 89% of people who want to make a change for our climate, but simply don't commit, essentially getting the route for climate change reduction nowhere.

We chose Behavioural Sciences as our theoretical lens. This means we would be putting time into researching exactly who our audience is, and what attitudes and reactions they hold in regards to climate change. We needed to figure out a way to inform the 89% of this issue, and convince them to join us in improving the way …

Sae What? Magazine - Issue 1 - 2026, Sae University College

SAE What? - Student Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Art Of Selection - Telling Stories Through Sound, Alexander Foley

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

The presentation set out to educate novice and intermediate DJs the importance of track selection in a DJ set.  This is a skill that elevates a good DJ to a great DJ. It addresses issues that some DJs have when trying to read a crowd or curate a pre planned set.  The presentation was given at SAE Dubai's annual DJ symposium to a live audience using slides and audio examples.  The presentation was well received and many of the audience had questions and seemed to take away a better understanding of an often underrated element of being a successful DJ. …

Vinyl Noise, James Kelly

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

In this talk, audio engineer, composer, and record collector Dr. Kelly will explore the fascinating intersection of sound, technology and perception through the lens of vinyl records and their inherent noisiness. Vinyl noise, or surface noise, refers to the sounds on vinyl records that aren’t part of the music itself. Drawing from both production and listening perspectives, Dr. Kelly will offer insights into how records are made, the noisiness inherent to the medium, and how listeners engage with these unwanted sounds - whether by ignoring, finding them distracting, or embracing them as part of the medium’s texture.

Capturing Magic: Recording Emily Lubitz’S Two Black Horses At Mix Artist Studio – A Reflective Case Study In Contemporary Recording Practice, Jan Muths

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This paper reflects on the recording of Emily Lubitz’s album Two Black Horses at Mix Artist Studio in early 2024. It outlines how I applied my core engineering values, technical precision, sensitivity to the musicians’ needs, and anticipatory readiness, to capture the energy of a live band with high acoustic separation. Beyond the technical aspects, it demonstrates how ongoing studio practice directly informs and enhances my teaching, keeping lessons current and relevant. The aim is to connect industry experience with teaching practice, showing how staying active in the field strengthens classroom delivery.

Demo-Itis: What It Is, And How To Snap Out Of It, Jan Muths

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

In music production, demo-itis occurs when repeated exposure to an early mix conditions the brain to prefer it - often at the expense of a more polished final version. The challenge is that those affected by demo-itis are rarely aware of it. This studio news-blog explores the causes of demo-itis, the psychological factors behind it, and practical strategies to recognise and overcome it, helping music creators make more objective and effective production decisions.

Aud215 Project 1: 24t3 Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

Documentation for a Native Instruments Kontakt Instrument - with marketing material and summary of recording and coding process - with links to physical submission.

Aud175 Project 3: Acoustics, Sae University College

Exemplars

Acoustics Analysis:

1: RT60 Calculations: Use an RT60 calculator to predict the reverb time of a real room. Measure the actual time and compare the results.

2. Acoustic Treatment. Take RT60 measurements in a space before and after basic acoustic treatment and explain how the treatment is affecting the acoustics.

3. Room Modes Predict the positions of standing waves and room modes in a room and test your predictions with measurements.

Digital Synthesis And Music Making : A Comprovisational Approach To Music Making Through Digital Synthesis And Sound Manipulation, Joshua Cusack

Postgraduate

This exegesis documents my practice and process through the development and production of three albums of electronic music. Employing a methodology where the exploration of sound design drives the music making process. I used experimental music making approaches and “practice-led research” methodologies to make these creative works (Smith & Dean, 2009, p. 5). Through the exploration of the sound design process, I developed a methodology that enables the creation of musical material to serve as the foundation for the pieces I produced. Exploring iterative processes in music making, I employed a “Comprovisational” approach (Dale, 2008, p.5). Listening while recording, I …

Aud214.2 Mixing Methodologies Example 1, Sae University College

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Mixing 2 songs using scholary practices to inform methodology and practices. Analysis of AI mastering.

Aud216 Project 2 Example 2, Sae University College

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This is a Project 2 example for AUD216 - Sound Design for Games

Accessible & Inclusive Music-Making, Lincoln Byass

Postgraduate

This research project aimed to assist musicians with intellectual disabilities in the collaborative music-making process. By designing and implementing accessible techniques, the study addressed the question: "What songwriting and music production techniques can support musicians with intellectual disabilities to create original music?" The outcome was a framework of techniques and three original compositions created in collaboration with these musicians.

Using qualitative methods such as autoethnography, action research, observations, and music-specific practices, the project involved multiple collaborative sessions where participants actively engaged in music composition and recording. Techniques included pre-production interviews, influence analysis, instrument experimentation, and lyrical exploration. The findings highlight …

Aud216 Project 1 Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

AUD216 Project 1 project documentation

Aud175 Foundations Of Sound Project 1 Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

HD Example of AUD175 Principles Of Sound Project 1. Waveform analysis.

Added in Foundations of Sound in Tititle.

Cim210.1 Media Studies Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

CIM210 Future Jam student exemplar

Aud176.3 Foundations Of Recording And Mixing: Final Audio Production Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

Cover of the Meat Puppets song ‘Oh Me’.

Aud176.3 Foundations Of Recording And Mixing: Final Audio Production Example 2, Sae University College

Exemplars

An original piece from the band Double Berth.

Cim330.1 Audience Test Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

An example of a documented submitted for CIM330.1 Audience Test. This is a report describing process and then outcomes.

Slow Down. A Sound (E)Scape. A Sound Idea For Life, Nicholas Blackman

Postgraduate

What are the possibilities of 360 audio to enhance the benefits of sound and music? This paper and its accompanying audio piece explores the potential deepening of immersion through adding an attentional element via movement to the sounds and music in an audio soundscape. The paper will argue through literature review and reflection, and demonstrate through its audio content, that adding this spatial element to audio material gives the brain additional attentional anchors to follow and assists in deepening immersion as a result. Why does immersion matter? Listening to music has multiple effects on the structural and functional arrangement of …

Devine Affliction : The Intersection Of Gender & Music Production, Louise Thompson

Postgraduate

There is a severe and persistent lack of female representation and participation in the field of popular music production. In the 61-year history of the Grammy awards no woman has ever been awarded Producer of the Year, and female nominees are rare. Until Linda Perry’s nomination in 2019, a female had not received a nomination in 15 years.

As a woman, a mother of daughters, a feminist, a songwriter, and a music producer, I feel compelled to provide an alternative inroad for women to be able to participate within the field of music production. As such, my graduate project work …

Poseidon's Music Box Sculpture, Guy Cooper

Postgraduate

Selecting public art that pleases a general audience can be a challenging task and is often left sitting either too safe or too abstract in the hope of pleasing the public or ensuring it is defined as ‘Art’. ‘Sound sculpture’ can provide a modern interactive take on public art, incorporating both visual and auditory elements to help drive public interest.

This creative project detailed in this exegesis is based upon the creation of a large scale kinetic sculpture entitled Poseidon’s Music Box. The Sculpture functions as a solar powered music box, performing a pre-composed score which also forms the basis …

Sae Magazine : The Magazine Of Sae Institute And Sae Alumni Association 2011|1, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazine : The Magazine Of Sae Institute And Sae Alumni Association 2010|1, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazine : The Magazine Of Sae Institute And Sae Alumni Association 2010|2, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazine : The Magazine Of Sae Institute And Sae Alumni Association 2009|1, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazine : The Magazine Of Sae Institute And Sae Alumni Association 2009|2, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazin : Das Magazin Von Sae Institute Und Sae Alumni Association 2008|1, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

Sae Magazin : Das Magazin Von Sae Institute Und Sae Alumni Association 2008|2, Sae Institute

SAE Magazine (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.