Course Title: Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: PERF5085C
Course Title: Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice
School: 345H 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
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
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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
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Learning will be conducted through two primary activities / assessments:
A) PRACTICAL AUDIO STUDIO PRODUCTION Working in a group, you will record & mix music according to a production / style brief supplied by lecturer.
B) PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH You will make an in class presentation on production styles and leaders, as selected in conjunction with your lecturer.
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National competency code |
CUAMLT502 |
National competency title |
APPLY CONCEPTS OF MUSIC AND SOCIETY TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
Element |
Performance Criteria |
1. Investigate the history of music |
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 |
2. Assess the social and economic significance of music |
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 |
3. Apply historical and sociological knowledge of music to own professional practice |
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 |
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class content |
Activity |
Week 1 |
Course Overview. Summary of Assessments. Research Examples: 1. Music Style 2. Engineer/Producer |
Introduction
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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
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Week 4 |
Opportunity for students to prepare presentations with assistance and advice from Teacher. |
PRESENTATION PREP
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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
Students will be directed to both RMIT library and external web-based resources that provide in-depth information for presentation content.
As some of these websites may change URL they will not be provided herein. These will be checked annually and provided to students in class and on Blackboard.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be made through the following:
- Practical studio based music / sound production project
- Production research & presentation
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: (All Graded) |
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A) PRACTICAL AUDIO STUDIO MUSIC PRODUCTION Working in a group, you will record & mix music according to a production / style brief supplied by lecturer. |
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B) PRESENTATION OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH You will make an in class presentation on production styles and leaders, as selected in conjunction with your lecturer. |
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Criteria: PROD/ENGINEER |
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Criteria: MUSIC STYLE/GENRE |
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Audio |
Visuals |
History |
Techniques |
Discography |
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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 |
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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 |
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Competent |
Competent |
Competent |
Competent |
Competent |
Grading (4) |
Developed |
Developed |
Developed |
Developed |
Developed |
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Developed |
Developed |
Developed |
Developed |
Developed |
Grading (5) |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
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Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Advanced |
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix: CUAMLT502: ACMSPP | ||
Assessment: |
Element: |
Performance Criteria: |
Present Part A: Music Style Production Elements |
1, 2, 3 |
1.1~1.3, 2.1~2.3, 3.1~3.4 |
Present Part B: Producer or Engineer Production |
1, 2, 3 |
1.1, 2.1, 3.2~3.5 |
Other Information
Each student is required to present to the teacher and their peers. This will encompass any multi-media content as the student sees fit.
As this is a graded assessment each student must show through their research and presentation methods a clear insight into each of the provided criteria for both Engineer/Producer and Style/Genre categories.
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- source information about the role of music and music and audio technologies, including its history, social and cultural functions, commercial value and impact in other disciplines
- analyse and synthesise research findings
- develop and implement a strategy to incorporate understanding of the social, cultural and commercial values of music into own practice.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- describe the historical evolution of music and music and audio technologies
- explain the significance of music in different cultural contexts
- describe the social impact of music
- explain the commercial value of music in the contemporary context.
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