Course Title: Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: PERF5085C

Course Title: Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6150 - Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Contact: Program Admintration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Tok Norris
Phone: (03) 9925 4268
Email: tok.norris@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to analyse and apply concepts about the social significance of music to one’s own professional practice.

It applies to individuals who require in-depth understanding of the function of music in society, particularly in relation to the cultural and commercial value of music.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAMLT502 Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice

Element:

1. Investigate the history of music

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify relevant sources of information on the history of music and music and audio technologies as relevant to current repertoire or industry involvement

1.2 Investigate definitions and roles of music, and how these differ according to historical and cultural contexts

1.3 Explore the relationship between music and culture over time

Element:

2. Assess the social and economic significance of music

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Examine the different ways individuals and groups have performed, composed and presented music over time

2.2 Investigate and evaluate the social and cultural functions, and commercial value of music

2.3 Research the role and impact of music in other disciplines

Element:

3. Apply historical and sociological knowledge of music to own professional practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Extract key information and ideas about the history, social and cultural significance of music

3.2 Reflect on how information and ideas might inform own professional practice

3.3 Develop a strategy to integrate information and ideas into own practice

3.4 Present and discuss strategy with relevant people, and incorporate feedback

3.5 Implement strategy to enhance own professional practice


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Teaching and Assessment will be carried out through:

  • Class based content delivery
  • Research
  • Student presentation and peer review
  • Audio studio production


Teaching Schedule

Week

Class content

Activity

Week 1

Course Overview. Summary of Assessments.

Research Examples:

1.     Music Style

2.     Engineer/Producer

 

 

Introduction

 

Week 2

Presentation Examples: Music Style, Engineer/Producer

Presentation Overview

Week 3

Opportunity for students to prepare presentations with assistance and advice from Teacher.

PRESENTATION PREP

 

Week 4

Opportunity for students to prepare presentations with assistance and advice from Teacher.

PRESENTATION PREP

 

Week 5

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 6

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 7

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 8

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 9

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 10

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 11

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 12

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 13

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 14

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 15

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

Week 16

PRESENTATIONS:

Recording Production Techniques & Music Style

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

(Individual)

 

 

**NOTE: Student presentations will not be scheduled for each individual as this will be inequitable. Therefore each student will be given the same preparation time and be expected to present upon random allocation by the teacher.

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL PRESENTATIONS IN ORDER TO BENEFIT FROM THE CONTENT COVERED BY THE ENTIRE COHORT.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be made through the following:

  1. Practical studio based music / sound production project
  2. Production research & presentation

 

 


Assessment Tasks

 

 

 

Assessment: All Graded

Present Part A: Music Style Production Elements

Present Part B: Producer or Engineer Production

 

 

Criteria: PROD/ENGINEER

 

Criteria: MUSIC STYLE/GENRE

 

Audio

Visuals

History

Techniques

Discography

 

Audio

Visuals

History

Techniques

Discography

Grading (0)

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

 

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

DNS or CRITERIA NOT MET

Grading (3)

Competent

Competent

Competent

Competent

Competent

 

Competent

Competent

Competent

Competent

Competent

Grading (4)

Developed

Developed

Developed

Developed

Developed

 

Developed

Developed

Developed

Developed

Developed

Grading (5)

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

 

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

 

 

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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