Sound Studies 4 (MUSI20221)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20220 | Sound Studies 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Critical and analytical listening, comprehension and technology application task
| Week 6 | 40% |
Applied creative and contextual folio of work
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jordie Gilmour Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 48 hours, comprising one 1.5-hour lecture per week, one 1.5-hour workshop/laboratory per week, and one 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Jordie Gilmour: jordie.gilmour@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Major Interactive Composition - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025