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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Sprawling across six weeks, the Music and Technology Foundations course by edX touches upon new technologies that use both browser-based apps and freeware for one’s creative practices. It draws on world-class expertise from Adelaide in making electronic music.

Developed by the University of Adelaide, one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, this online course includes the history, theory, and practice of music technology. Students are exposed to core principles of audio, effects, MIDI, and sound sequencing of music technology.

The Music Technology Foundations training course provides a great foundation for any learner to develop a career in music and use technology in creative ways. Additionally, this course offers hands-on practice with contemporary digital tools for music-making. This introductory course in Computer Science is self-paced with recorded video lectures. The candidates will get two tracks to finish off their course. One is the audit track which offers limited access to the materials of the course and the other one is the verified track which gives unlimited course access to all those who have paid the desired fees.

On completing the course, learners of the Music and Technology Foundations online programme can avail of a verified certificate that validates their newly acquired expertise and acquired skills.

The Highlights

Online programme
An introductory programme
Hands-on learning
A verified certificate
Self-paced
Video-based lectures
Video transcripts
Six-week course

Programme Offerings

Verified certificate
Lectures
Video transcripts
Real-life Examples
Expert-driven curriculum
Hands-on Learning
Self-paced curriculum
Online Course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 14066	yes	The University of Adelaide, Adelaide

Learning materials for the Music Technology Foundations certification course by edX can be accessed at free of cost.
Students can add a verified certificate by paying Rs. 14,072.

Music Technology Foundations fee structure

Course	Fee
Music Technology Foundations (Audit only)	FREE
Music Technology Foundations (with Certificate)	Rs. 14,072

What you will learn

Knowledge of Music

Learners of the Music Technology Foundations programme by edX will become adept in:-

Producing and recording their own music
Audio, effects, MIDI, sound, and sequencing
History, theory and practice of music technology
Use of contemporary digital tools to create music

Who it is for

Music Director

Candidates interested in producing and recording music can enrol in the Music Technology Foundations certification course.

Admission Details

Those interested in the Music Technology Foundation online programme can register for the course using these steps:

Step 1: Candidates can look at the course’s official page by clicking here https://www.edx.org/course/music-technology-foundations.

Step 2: They can register for the course by clicking the ‘Enrol’ option available at the top with the assigned date of course commencement.

Step 3: The link will open to edX’s website log in for applicants to access the course material. They will need to log in with their details if already registered with edX. If not, they need to create a new account with either an email ID or social media account.

Step 4: After successfully logging in to edX’s website, candidates can begin learning from the course material available on the dashboard.

Application Details

EdX’s Music Technology Foundations programme does not need its applicants to fill a form to confirm admission. Having a learning account with edX is enough to register for the course.

Instructors

The University of Adelaide, Adelaide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What kind of apps will be used for music creation?

Candidates will learn to use browser-based and freeware apps for music creation.

2: What drives the Music Technology Foundations course?

This programme runs on Adelaide’s world-class pioneering expertise through the lecturers of the course and expert-driven curriculum. Additionally, students will be exposed to creating their own music through apps.

3: Where are the instructors of the course from?

The instructors of the course are from the University of Adelaide. They are experts in various form of music such as electronic, sonic, popular, and sound design.

4: Do I need to have any prior knowledge to join?

No. Candidates can come from any background and benefit from the Music Technology Foundations programme.

5: What is the purpose behind the verified certificate?

EdX provides an official and verified certificate to help learners validate the skills acquired during the course. Moreover, the fees collected from such verified certificates go directly to support edX’s mission of providing free learning globally.