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Sound in Performance (MUSI10223)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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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

On completion of this subject, students 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 completion of this subject students should be able to 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

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.

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period25%

6-posts to a Sound Design Blog analysing sound and music in performance spaces. Contributions need to respond and engage with material presented throughout the subject. Progressive log entries need to be supported with notable references to other works

  • 1200 words (equivalent)
End of the teaching period35%

Sound Design Concept for a performance space. Including research, written design rationale, sample of proposed sound/music

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 75% of scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.N/A

Last updated: 11 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorJohn Ford
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture for 6 weeks and one 2-hour studio class for 6 weeks.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    John Ford: john.ford@unimelb.edu.au

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Further information

Last updated: 11 April 2024