MUSONIC 3300 - Sonic Arts in Practice 3

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018

This project-oriented course allows students to develop collaborative sonic arts projects in diverse creative fields such as composition, live performance, installations and multimedia. Project concepts are researched and developed, subjected to discussion and debate, and presented or performed. The objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of the dynamics of collaborative work, to enhance problem solving skills in using technology in diverse situations, and to allow students to explore creative media which may cross boundaries between art forms.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MUSONIC 3300
    Course Sonic Arts in Practice 3
    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
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites MUSONIC 2300
    Incompatible MUSONIC 3100A, MUSONIC 3100B
    Course Description This project-oriented course allows students to develop collaborative sonic arts projects in diverse creative fields such as composition, live performance, installations and multimedia. Project concepts are researched and developed, subjected to discussion and debate, and presented or performed. The objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of the dynamics of collaborative work, to enhance problem solving skills in using technology in diverse situations, and to allow students to explore creative media which may cross boundaries between art forms.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mr Stephen Whittington

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes


    The objectives of this course are to develop:


    1.      an understanding of the nature of musical
    performance using technology

    2.      an understanding of the context within which
    performance in Sonic Arts takes place

    3.      skills in a variety of approaches to creating,
    interpreting and performing music

    4.      ability to think creatively and spontaneously
    in musical situations

    5.      practical skills in facilitating live
    performance and problem solving in live performance


    Student Learning Outcomes

     1. Develop ability to think creatively

    2. Develop ability to work collaboratively with other musicians

    3. Develop ability to solve practical and logistical problems associated with
    technology-based musical performance

    4. Develop ability to analyse and articulate the concepts and techniques
    applied in the student’s own work

    5. Develop ability to research topics related to performance

    6. Develop ability to engage in critical thinking and conceptual development in
    the context of live performance

    University Graduate Attributes

    No information currently available.

  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    A laptop is desirable but not absolutely essential.
    Online Learning


    Readings, reference sources and Web links are provided
    online.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment is based on students' attendance, participation and performance in class in public performance(s): in addition, a journal of class activies is kept.
    Assessment Detail


    (a)     Journal (30%): (2000
    words). A reflective weekly journal detailing and evaluating class and
    extra-class experiences and discussions. The journal can be submitted either
    electronically or in a hard-copy format.

    Course Objectives: (1), (2), (3)



     

    (b)     Performance assessments (20%): Two in-class
    performance assessments in Weeks 5 and 11 (10% each). Course Objective: (3),
    (4), (5)

     

    (c)     Participation (10%): measured by attendance,
    contribution and evidence of preparation –
    including rehearsal, reading, research – relevant to each week’s activities.
    Unexplained absences incur a 5% penalty. Participation includes arriving on
    time and not leaving until the end of class.

     

    (d)   Major performance (40%):

    Course Objectives: (3), (4, (5)

     

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    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.

  • Student Feedback

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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