GENMUS 1014 - Sound & Media
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GENMUS 1014 Course Sound & Media Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assessment essay 50%; exam 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Stephen Whittington
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The development of:
- an understanding the role of sound in film, television and contemporary arts
- skills in the analysis of form, structure and content in the media
- knowledge of the history and development of sound as a component of the media
- familiarity with the vocabulary of media production and analysis
- critical listening skills and their application to media contexts
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2,3 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,3,4 -
Learning Resources
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will focus on the following content:
(1) the use of sound in the media, with particular attention to film and television;
(2) the concepts of montage and collage and their application to sound, music, film and image;
(3) film and sound editing concepts and techniques;
(4) detailed scene analysis of examples from classic movies;
(5) psychological and aesthetic aspects of sound in film;
(6) the role of sound in the construction of filmic reality;
(7) technological basis of sound in the media.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend up to 9 hours per week in reviewing lecture notes, undertaking further readings and viewing film extracts, revising for the exam, and researching and writing the essay.Learning Activities Summary
This course will focus on the following content:
(1) the use of sound in the media, with particular attention to film and television;
(2) the concepts of montage and collage and their application to sound, music, film and image;
(3) film and sound editing concepts and techniques;
(4) detailed scene analysis of examples from classic movies;
(5) psychological and aesthetic aspects of sound in film;
(6) the role of sound in the construction of filmic reality;
(7) technological basis of sound in the media.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
(a) Exam 1 (15%): test of understanding of fundamental theoretical principles presented in lectures. (1 hour)
Course Objectives: (1), (2), (3)(b) Essay (35%): 1500 word essay on the use of sound in a selected film.
Course Objectives: (2), (3), (5)(c) Examination 2 (50%): the exam will require detailed analysis of a scene from a movie to be screened at the exam. (2 hours)
Course Objectives: (3), (4), (5)Assessment Related Requirements
As aboveAssessment Detail
Exam 1 (15%): test of understanding of fundamental theoretical principles presented in lectures. (1 hour)
Course Objectives: (1), (2), (3)Essay (35%): 1500 word essay on the use of sound in a selected film.
Course Objectives: (2), (3), (5)Examination 2 (50%): the exam will require detailed analysis of a scene from a movie to be screened at the exam. (2 hours)
Course Objectives: (3), (4), (5)Submission
To be advised.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
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