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MMCC3017 – DJ, Performance and Remixing
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor, lecturer, and tutor
Adrian Renzo
191E, 10 Hadenfeld Avenue
Please see iLearn.
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above
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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 builds practical skills to mix music for a live audience. Lectures and production lab workshops develop the techniques necessary for DJ-ing and laptop performance. The broad objective is to develop students' awareness of mixing techniques in the live performance of electronic music, to develop creative skills in constructing studio-based DJ sets, and to collaborate creatively with colleagues. Students are introduced to Ableton Live software as a tool for laptop performance and production. This unit caters to a variety of skill levels with both beginning and advanced students welcome. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: apply concepts of music design and theory to DJ performance.
- ULO2: analyse mixing technique and song selection.
- ULO3: evaluate, select and deploy appropriate mixing techniques.
- ULO4: use mixing technologies.
- ULO5: demonstrate creativity through expressive techniques.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Listening Test | 40% | No | Week 7 – please see iLearn for specific details |
| Live Performance | 60% | No | Weeks 10-12 – please see iLearn for specific details |
Listening Test
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 7 – please see iLearn for specific details
Weighting: 40%
A series of timed exercises which test students’ ability to identify and analyse DJ-oriented manipulation of audio material.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- apply concepts of music design and theory to DJ performance.
- analyse mixing technique and song selection.
Live Performance
Assessment Type 1: Performance
Indicative Time on Task 2: 60 hours
Due: Weeks 10-12 – please see iLearn for specific details
Weighting: 60%
A performance which demonstrates students’ ability to manipulate audio material in a live setting.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- apply concepts of music design and theory to DJ performance.
- evaluate, select and deploy appropriate mixing techniques.
- use mixing technologies.
- demonstrate creativity through expressive techniques.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Tutorials begin in Week 2. It is recommended that you undertake the preparation tasks available on iLearn in Week 1.
For further details regarding delivery and resources, please see iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Late Submission
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
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