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Sound in Performance (MUSI10223)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Semester 2
Overview
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Sound is capable of communicating ideas in different ways to visual elements in a design for performance. This subject explores the way sound is used as artistic mediums in the development of a performance. Applications of sound and music are integral to performance environments. Through a series of lectures and tutorial workshops, students will be introduced to sound in performance through a range of mediums and practices such as; film, opera, music theatre, dance, and other performance forms, and how sound interacts with the other design elements.
(No prior knowledge of music theory or sound production is required to take this subject).
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to interrogate and respond to a brief
- Demonstrate an ability to generate a variety of design possibilities for a given situation
- Employ a range of verbal and written communication skills in expressing design ideas
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and context of sound in performance
- Effectively make a case for practical design proposals.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will demonstrate:
- An ability to undertake critical analysis
- An ability to work with design precedents
- An ability to work with different design methodologies
- An understanding of challenges for the performance designer in the 21st century;
- An understanding of their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Presentation of a sound design proposal, which may include new creative work or analysis of work. Presentation can include audio or media files, physical or digital models and drawings. Equivalent to 1000 words, due Week 6 (25%)
- Sound Design Blog analysing sound and music in performance spaces. Contributions need to respond and engage with material presented throughout the semester. Progressive log entries need to be supported with notable references to other works. 6 posts in total, equivalent to 1200 words, due Week 11 (35%)
- Sound Design Concept for a performance space. Including research, written design rationale, sample of proposed sound/music. Equivalent to 1500 words, due first week of exam period (40%)
Hurdle requirements: students must attend 75% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Rachel Burke Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising of one 2-hour lecturer for 6 weeks and one 2-hour studio class for 6 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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: 11 April 2024