MUSGEN 2003 - Music, Media & Contemporary Society II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021

This course examines the use and meaning of music in a range of media contexts in contemporary society. It draws on examples of music media such as audio recordings, feature films, animated cartoons, television shows and advertisements, video games, radio, and background music. Part of the focus of the course is on the interconnectedness of musical practices brought about through music-oriented technology. This may be seen especially in the general impact of recording technology on all forms of music-making and consumption, but also in the business and promotional practices associated with the global music industry, and in issues related to music copyright. Throughout the course, an emphasis will be placed on developing students' ability to critically examine and discuss aspects of musical aesthetics, behaviour, function, and meaning.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSGEN 2003
Course	Music, Media & Contemporary Society II
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 I undergraduate study
Incompatible	GENMUS 2005, GENMUS 3005, MUSGEN 3014
Assumed Knowledge	Ability to play an instrument or read music is not required for this course
Assessment	Exam 1 (25%), Essay (40%), Exam 2 (35%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Steven Knopoff

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

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	3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Course Readings: All assigned readings for this course are available in the Course Readings area in the MyUni course.

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. The lectures will also involve playback of audio
and video examples.

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
The Role of Traditional Scores in Feature Films
The Use of Popular Music in Feature Films

WEEK 5
Music in Chinese Wuxia Martial Arts Cinema

WEEK 6
Music in Animated Cartoons

WEEK 7
The FM Revolution: Free-form Radio in the late 1960s-early 1970s

WEEK 8
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

There are no additional course-specific requirements.

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 Related Requirements

Attendance: Attendance at lectures is strongly recommended. Engaging in the limited discussions during lectures will help to reinforce understanding of key topics and the quality of A/V illustrations is much better in the live theatre setting. Lectures will be recorded, apart from some A/V materials due to copyright restriction. Attendance at the two in-class exams is compulsory. No exceptions will be made except in cases of certified medical grounds or compassionate grounds requested and approved well in advance of the exam.

Assessment Detail

Exams #1 and #2

Both exams will involve of a combination of short answer questions (e.g., involving one or two sentence answers), questions requiring responses of 1-2 paragraphs, and some multiple choice questions The test and exam will assess material covered in course readings and lectures. All students are required to sit both exams at the scheduled times. No exceptions will be made except in the case of permission sought and granted in advance for certified medical or compassionate grounds. Sample exam questions will be distributed in the week prior to each exam.

If you are ill on the day of an Exam you should visit a doctor and obtain a medical certificate for the day of the test/exam, required for medical replacement assessments. You should also notify the coordinator at your soonest opportunity to request a medical replacement assessment.

Course Essay

Students will be given a range of topics to choose from for this essay. Additional instructions for the essay will be distributed and discussed in class in Week 6. Essays will be due in Week 11 and will be submitted via MyUni

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.au

Course 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 .

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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