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MECO838 – The Art of Recording: Sound and Society
2014 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Denis Crowdy
Contact via denis.crowdy@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MCrMedia or PGCertCrMedia
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines recorded sound and its relation to society. Areas of investigation include changes in technology and cultural context, expectations of fidelity, remote and field recording issues and practice, production values, media and distribution, recording ethics and relevant legal issues.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology; examine recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Critically examine the relationship between the producers of recordings and market expectations
- Evaluate the rise of production as a crucial part of the recording process
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Essay | 25% | 23/5/2014 |
| Essay draft | 10% | 2/5/2014 |
| Reading summaries | 15% | Continuous from week 3 |
| Production analysis portfolio | 30% | Week 13 |
| Exegesis | 20% | Week 13 |
Essay
Due: 23/5/2014
Weighting: 25%
Students are to write an essay of no longer than 3000 words on a topic exploring music production and its relationship to society.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology; examine recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
Essay draft
Due: 2/5/2014
Weighting: 10%
Students are to submit a first draft of their essay which will be read by the tutor for suggestions/editing.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology; examine recording and its relationship to society
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
Reading summaries
Due: Continuous from week 3
Weighting: 15%
A series of readings are presented throughout the course, and students are to write critical summaries of five of these,. These are to be handed in progressively (on the week the reading is due), starting in week 3.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology; examine recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Critically examine the relationship between the producers of recordings and market expectations
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
Production analysis portfolio
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
In consultation with the convenor/tutor, students will research selected areas of recorded music production, and explore these through guided recordings. Suggested areas include examination of equalisation techniques, and the creation of ABX tests for particular parts of the recording chain.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Critically examine the relationship between the producers of recordings and market expectations
- Evaluate the rise of production as a crucial part of the recording process
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
Exegesis
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Students are to describe the selection, analysis and process of recordings as part of the recording portfolio.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Evaluate the rise of production as a crucial part of the recording process
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology; examine recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Critically examine the relationship between the producers of recordings and market expectations
- Evaluate the rise of production as a crucial part of the recording process
Assessment tasks
- Essay
- Reading summaries
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Investigate changes in human uses of technology with regard to sound recording
- Evaluate the rise of production as a crucial part of the recording process
Assessment task
- Essay
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology; examine recording and its relationship to society
- Evaluate the rise of production as a crucial part of the recording process
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Critically examine the relationship between the producers of recordings and market expectations
Assessment task
- Reading summaries
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically examine the relationship between the producers of recordings and market expectations
- Apply ethical and legal matters in relation to recording and distribution