Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

To understand how music operates as a form of social, cultural and political communication is essential for contemporary musicians and this unit explores the various contexts in which music circulates and is made meaningful. The unit will explore many of the major musical subcultural movements in the last sixty years through an interdisciplinary approach. To facilitate an advanced discussion exploring these contexts, this unit is designed to be taken at second year level or beyond to build on the music concepts introduced in earlier year(s).

Aims

This unit emphasises how subcultural meanings are conveyed and understood through the cultures and technologies of production and consumption. It introduces you to concepts from the fields of sociology, musicology, and media and cultural studies to focus on subcultural contexts and identities.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. employ and integrate varying theories, histories and approaches to the study of popular music
2. apply information literacy skills to locate and evaluate primary and secondary resources.
3. communicate critical ideas using designated media forms and presentation modes.
4. construct a substantial critical argument in relation to subcultural theories and contexts.

Content

This units covers content such as:
· Issues of Identity
· Theories of culture and subculture
· Social, cultural and political factors that impact music-making and reception
· The media's relationship to music
· Technological shifts that impact music

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This class will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Lectures will include adiovisual content and class discussion. Tutorials will more involve more in-depth discussion regarding lecture content in relation to each week's set readings.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are
unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information (CIFAI)
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit.You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale

Assessment name: Annotated Bibliography
Description: (Formative and Summative) An annotated bibliography focusing on interdisciplinarity in researching subcultures.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Essay
Description: (Formative and Summative) Comparitive Analysis Essay in relation to subcultural theories and subcultural phenomena.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Discussion Forum
Description: (Formative and Summative) In-class and take-home activities that relate to the lecture content and class readings.
Relates to objectives: 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Ongoing

Academic Honesty

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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text
There is no set text for this unit

Recommended References
Online readings will be made available throughout the semester.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks for this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Sep-2012