FIT3172 Sonics
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3172 Sonics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3172
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT3172
No unit lists FIT3172 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: 24 credit points of second year units
Overview
This unit focuses on the capture, editing and creation/generation of digital sounds and soundscapes for virtual reality environments and games. You will gain an understanding of the physical and acoustic properties of digital sounds, their communicative capacities, and learn how to layer, manipulate, synthesise and adaptively code digital sound waveforms. As part of assessments, you will apply this understanding in the design and creative production of soundscapes, soundtracks and the sound design of immersive environments.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Project20%
- Assignment 2Project20%
- Assignment 3Project30%
- Studio Tests (3 x 10% each)Quiz / Test30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain digital representations of sound and its physical and acoustic properties;
- 2
Implement sound design principles in digital sound recording, editing and synthesis;
- 3
Construct and create soundscapes and sound tracks;
- 4
Design and develop immersive, dynamic and adaptive soundscapes.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions36 hours
- Seminars12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT3172 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr John Betts
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3172?
FIT3172 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FIT3172 offered?
In 2026, FIT3172 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3172?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3172 have an exam?
No. FIT3172 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3172?
FIT3172 is part of Games and immersive media; and Games design.