Course Title: Music: Performance and Production

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Music: Performance and Production

Credit Points: 24.00

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PERF2064

City Campus

Undergraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Mike Callander

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1594

Course Coordinator Email: mike.callander@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 9, Level 4 (City Campus)

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for an appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed PERF2063 Music: People and Practices before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.   


Course Description

This course is a practical introduction to the craft of music production and performance. Within this studio, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in sound production, live music performance, concept development, event coordination and promotion. You will work both collaboratively and individually, drawing together your own strategies to confront these challenging and central aspects of music making and the global commercial music industries.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Employ a body of theoretical knowledge and skills to respond to the multi-skilled and changing nature of music industry practices.
  • Analyse and evaluate music practices and theories in local, national and global communities and industry contexts.
  • Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge and specific skills in media and communication, particularly in your discipline, in which to base your professional practice or future study.


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Identify the key concepts relating to music performance.
  2. Analyse theories of music production.
  3. Evaluate the changing nature of music technology in social and cultural context.
  4. Utilise a range of key practical skills that facilitate music industry practices.
  5. Plan and develop practical projects related to real world music industry problems. 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

The University Library has extensive resources for Music Industry students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies: http://rmit.libguides.com/music.

There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student website. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include essays, reports, reflective papers, creative projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Gig/exhibition project, 20%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3

Assessment Task 2: Research Essay, 30%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3

Assessment Task 3: Studio Assessment, 50%, CLO4 and CLO5

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.