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Sound Studies 4 (MUSI20221)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds on the content of Sound Studies 1, 2 and 3. Essential characteristics of sound are further examined in a range of sonic, music and other media environments. Focus is on advanced critical listening and critical thinking and a range of approaches to understanding and applying the theory and function of sound within other media contexts.
Comprehension and application are acquired through analysis, synthesis and evaluation within regular classes and assignments in applied theory, perception and technology.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- critically evaluate the key elements of sound and music;
- identify, appraise and apply a range of approaches to understanding the theory and function of sound within other media contexts;
- apply critical listening and critical thinking to a music, sound and other media contexts;
- apply theoretical knowledge of sound technology.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have developed:
- a capacity for independent critical thought;
- analytical skills;
- an openness to new ideas;
- the ability to think laterally in relation to concepts and problem-solving.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20220 | Sound Studies 3 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Critical listening task. (Equivalent to 800 words)
| Week 4 | 20% |
Critical listening and technology application and analysis task. (Equivalent to 1,600 words)
| Week 9 | 40% |
Sound studies theory, practical and analysis assignment. (Equivalent to 1,600 words)
| Week 12 | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kenny McAlpine Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 48 hours comprising 1 x1.5-hour lecture per week, 1 x 1.5-hour workshop/laboratory per week, and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022