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Indie Music: Exploring Alternative Pop (MUSI10216)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
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This subject explores the various manifestations of indie music, from its roots in punk music to more contemporary musical forms such as indie pop, indie rock, folk, and hip hop. The focus will be on examples of international and Australian bands and artists. The subject will also examine how recent technological advancements, such as digitalisation and the internet (Facebook, YouTube, Tune Core, Reverbnation), have impacted popular-music production, dissemination, and consumption, advancements that have supposedly democratised the music industry whilst creating new avenues for the emergence of indie music and artists.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- discuss critically the evolution of indie-music genres in both Australian and international contexts
- understand how technology informs musical production, dissemination, and consumption
- compile and creatively engage with music playlists for academic purposes
- employ research and writing skills suitable for the study of popular music
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed
- research and writing skills
- critical thinking skills
- a capacity to seek out relevant information using bibliographical tools
- the ability to relate music to its cultural contexts
- an ability to examine and discuss popular music within an academic framework
Last updated: 3 November 2022