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Indie Music: Exploring Alternative Pop (MUSI10216)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
4 x journal entries (300 words each), one of which can be an essay plan; submitted during semester (30%)
One 15-minute oral presentation and accompanying playlist based on an independent artist/band or genre; presented in tutorials during the semester (20%)
A 2,000-word essay; submitted during the examination period (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022