MUSGEN 2003 - Music, Media & Contemporary Society
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSGEN 2003 Course Music, Media & Contemporary Society Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level undergraduate study Incompatible GENMUS 2005, GENMUS 3005 Assumed Knowledge No previous ability to play an instrument or read music required for this course Assessment Test 1 15%, Group collaboration research project 20%, Test 2 25%, Essay 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Steven Knopoff
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of a wide range of contexts in which technology, aesthetics, and commerce interact in both the creation and consumption of music in contemporary society.
2. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the extent to which the aesthetic and other meanings associated with music are influenced by 'extra musical' contexts in which music is created and consumed.
3. Development of music research skills and confidence in written communication.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1, 2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 2, 3 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1, 3 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All assigned readings for this course are in the Course Reader, which is available from Image and Copy Centre (Level 1 Hughes Building). Student Course Readers must first be purchased online from University's Online Shop. Login to Unified and click on the Online Shop icon in the left hand side of the Home page. Once ordered and payed for, Readers can be collected from Image & Copy Centre.Recommended Resources
A wealth of relevant material including journals, reference materials, and online sound and video resources, are available via the University Library's Music Database page: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music/databases.Online Learning
Course documents, including in-class handouts and other information will be available in MyUni. MyUni will also be used for submission of course essays and for other assessed work. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will address the information and aims set out in the Course Description. There are no tutorials for this course; however lectures will include opportunities for questions/answers and limited open discussion.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The following information is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements: In
addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend 6-8 hours per week in reviewing lecture notes, preparing the assigned readings undertaking additional (suggested) readings and listening, revising for exams, and researching and writing the course essay.Learning Activities Summary
The following schedule is indicative of the topics in this course. Some topics and ordering of topics may vary.
WEEK 1
Introduction to the Course
The Socio-Cultural, and Aesthetic Impact of Recorded Music
WEEK 2
The Global Music Industry
WEEK 3
Distribution and Consumption of Recorded Music in the Digital Age
WEEK 4
Music in Feature Films, Animated Cartoons, Television Advertisements, Music Videos and Games
WEEK 5
Music in Feature Films, Animated Cartoons, Television Advertisements, Music Videos and Games
WEEK 6
Music in Feature Films, Animated Cartoons, Television Advertisements, Music Videos and Games
WEEK 7
Music & Media in non-English Speaking Cultures: Contemporary Uses of Traditional Music in Japan
WEEK 8
Music & Media in non-English Speaking Cultures: Mexican Narcocorridos: Traditional Ballads, Contemporary Drug Trade, and Music Media
WEEK 9
Background Music
WEEK 10
Dynamic Range Compression and Portable Music: Usability, Audibility, Economics, and Aesthetics
WEEK 11
The Role of and Meaning of Classical Music in the 21st Century
WEEK 12
Course Summary
Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S) Exam #1 Summative and Formative 25% 1, 2 Course Essay Summative 40% 1, 2, 3 Exam #2 Summative 35% 1, 2 Assessment Detail
Exams
Exam #1 (45 minutes) and Exam#2 (75 minutes) will each assess material covered in course lectures and assigned readings and will require a combination of short- and medium-length written answers. Students are required to sit both tests as scheduled. No exceptions will be made except in the case of certified medical or compassionate grounds.
Essay
Students will select a topic to research from set range of topics related to the course. Submitted essays should be 2000-2500 words in length. Further information will be provided in the essay instructions, to be distributed and discussed early in the semester.Submission
Final versions of written assignments should be submitted as .pdf in MyUni no later than 5:00 p.m. on the due date.
Late assignment policy:
Late written assignments will be accepted to a maximum of 7 days late with a late penalty of 2 marks per calendar day applied.
Extensions without penalty may be granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. To apply for an extension, use the medical/compassionate application form available at:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/?dsn=policy.document;field=data;id=7446;m=view
The completed form should be submitted to the Elder Conservatorium Office, either in person at the Music Office front desk (Schulz Building Level 9, access via western Schulz lifts) or via email: music@adelaide.edu.auCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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