Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

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

Rationale

The successful integration of artistic practice with audience and business development lies at the heart of career sustainability in the Creative Industries. This unit is the second of two music project units designed for students to develop an integrated approach to their creative practice through intensive, applied, and collaborative exploration of the techniques, materials, concepts and approaches that feed into the successful creation of commercially popular music. Projects are mentored in intensive mode by industry experts during the semester and supervised by academic supervisors in your discipline throughout the semester. Through practising the skills and processes of their professional practice, musicians are able to unite imagination, skills, and contextual understandings to set personal and professional goals at higher and more demanding levels.

Aims

The unit aims to develop skills and techniques relevant to your project, to create conditions conducive for reflection on your existing practice, and to create new challenges.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the techniques, materials, resources, and concepts necessary to create and commercially exploit new music;
2. Cognitive, technical and creative skills to contribute to the creation of new musical works and evaluate those works at complex and sophisticated levels;
3. Knowledge and skills to apply your creativity and initiative to new situations in your professional practice.

Content

Specific project content is negotiated among cohorts guided by their academic and industry mentors. Content plans need to be approved by the course coordinator.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Project development will be largely self-directed. It will use the facilities of the University as appropriate, and as approved by the Course Coordinator and Head of Music. Regularly scheduled meetings with your academic and industry mentors will include the presentation of developing materials, review of associated documentation, and the refinement of short and medium term goals.

Assessment

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.
This will vary according to the Project. Details will be proposed and refined by the Unit Coordinator, the student's Supervisor, and the student. Such detail will include:
* Due dates for presentation of work.
* For each item of assessment, the designation "formative", "summative" or (most likely) "formative and summative".
* Percentage weightings for each item.

The relationship between objectives and assessment items will vary according to the Project. However, you will be given a personalised Week 1 document which will specify the relationship. If this unit completes the entire Project, you must submit two copies of your Project for examination. Documentation must include an Abstract (c. 300 words) and 2000-word essay comprising an Introduction (c. 300-400 words) stating the background to the Study and its intentions, followed by a description and analysis of the Project. This requirement does not apply where enrolment in further units is required to complete the Project.
Assessment is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only

Assessment name: Creative Portfolio 1
Description: Completed EP-length (5 tracks or equivalent) portfolio of new works.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Analytical context paper
Description: A 1,500-2,000 word description of the group portfolio contextualised within your area of contribution.
Relates to objectives: 1,2,3
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

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 required text for this unit.

Recommended References
Support material will be project specific. you are expected to explore relevant sources for resources as required, and will be advised by their supervisor about appropriate references during their candidature.

Risk assessment statement

Musicians must be aware that exposure to loud music for extended periods may impair hearing over time. Wearing appropriate ear protection when such likelihood occurs can eliminate risk. If you are working with electronic devices you must ensure that such devices are correctly used and connected safely to power supplies. Risk can be minimised by the noting safety instructions from the lecturing and demonstrating staff and also by reading and understanding the manuals for any equipment used. When moving of musical equipment is required you should be mindful that some equipment can be heavy. Care must be taken when lifting these items and correct procedures should be used to avoid injury.

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: 28-Mar-2013