Electonic Music Unit - Elder Conservatorium of Music The University of Adelaide Australia
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Electronic Music Unit
Elder Conservatorium of Music
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia

Phone: +61 8 8303 3550
(Country and interstate callers toll free on 1800 061 459)
Fax: +61 8 8303 4401

Overview

The Electronic Music Unit (EMU) is the hub of music technology, sound production, sonic arts and electronic music at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide.

EMU offers programs that provide knowledge and skills essential to developing a career in the diverse and ever-growing field of music technology. Whether your interests lie in sound engineering, sound designing for games or films, electronic composition or performance, software or plug-in development or sound art, EMU's courses will develop your talents and give you the skills to become a music technology professional.

Information on Study

Music Technology Brochure

If you are interested in finding out more about our programs and courses please download a copy of our brochure. Further information can also be found in our study section.

EMU offers a full range of programs in the fields of electronic music, sound engineering and music technology, starting at the pre-degree Certificate IV level and continuing through Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate awards.



 

News and Events

EARPOKE POSTER

EMU are pleased to present their third EARPOKE at the Wheatsheaf Hotel (Thebarton) on Monday the 23rd of November at 8pm.  An annual event, EARPOKE features performances by staff and students of the Electronic Music Unit and offers an intriguing blend of live performance and electronics.  Admission is free, and falls on the opposite Monday to the Wheatsheaf's COMA Hipnote sessions, so if you find yourself in need of your regular hit of live music on a Monday night, we look forward to seeing you there.

You can find information on previous EMU news and events here.



EMU Mission
EMU Mission

Areas covered include:

  • Electronic, electro-acoustic and computer music.
  • Sonic arts, sound installations and interactive spaces.
  • Sound engineering, mixing, production and post-production.
  • Sound design in the areas of film, games, mobile devices and associated media.
  • New musical instruments, interfaces and gestural control.
  • Application and plugin software design
  • Cultural, historical and theoretical examinations of music technology and sound art.
  • Interdisciplinary associations

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