MUSONIC 1010 - Sound & Media

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

This course focuses on the following content: (1) the use of sound in the media, with attention to film, television, games; (2) the concepts of montage and collage and their application to sound for media; (3) media and sound editing concepts and techniques; (4) detailed scene analysis of examples from films, television, games; (5) psychological and aesthetic aspects of sound in media; (6) the role of sound in the construction of the media; (7) technological basis of sound in the media; (8) historical development of sound in the media.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSONIC 1010
Course	Sound & Media
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
Incompatible	GENMUS 1014
Assessment	Exam 1 25%, Essay (1500 words) 30%, Exam 2 45%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Stephen Whittington

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

The objectives of this course are to develop:

1.
an understanding the role of
sound in film, television, games and contemporary arts

2.
skills in the analysis of form,
structure and content in the media

3.
knowledge of the history and
development of sound as a component of the media

4.
familiarity
with the vocabulary of media production and analysis

5.
critical listening skills and their application to media contexts

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)	1,2,3
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	2,5
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	4
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	5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

None.

Online Learning

Slelected weekly readings are available on myUni. Links to videos and other online resources are also provided.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

2 hours lecture per week, plus additional online course material.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students are expected to view online course material (1 hour per week), and reas online course readings (up to 5 hours per week.)

Learning Activities Summary

This course will focus on the following
content:

(1)
the use of sound in the media,
with particular attention to film, games and television;

(2)
the concepts of montage and
collage and their application to sound, music, film and image;

(3)
film and sound editing concepts
and techniques;

(4)
detailed scene analysis of
examples from classic movies;

(5)
psychological and aesthetic
aspects of sound in media;

(6)
the role of sound in the
construction of media reality;

(7)
the technological basis of sound
in the media.

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

(a)
On-line test (15%) : Available on
MyUni in Week 6: Multiple choice questions

Course
Objectives: (1), (2), (3)

(b)
Essay (40%): 1500 word essay on
the use of sound in a selected film.

Course
Objectives: (2), (3), (5)

(d) Examination 2 (45%): the exam will
require detailed analysis of a scene from a movie to be screened at the exam.
(2 hours)

Assessment Detail

Details of assessments (essay topics, material covered in tests) will be available through MyUni.

Submission

All assessable work (essays and tests) are to be submitted online. The final exam requires attendance at the examination.

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 .

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