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MECO838 – The Art of Recording
2015 – 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
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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 scholarship on recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
- Acquire essential production skills to accompany theoretical exploration
- Develop recording strategies to explore relationships between sound and society
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI Approach |
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| Seminar paper presentation | 35% | Weeks 11-12 | No | ||
| Critical summaries and notes | 15% | Continuous from week 3 | No | ||
| Production analysis portfolio | 30% | Week 13 | No | ||
| Exegesis | 20% | Week 13 | No |
Seminar paper presentation
Due: Weeks 11-12
Weighting: 35%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
Students are to present a seminar paper of 20-25 minutes duration on a topic exploring music production and its relationship to society.
Assessment criteria:
- Understanding and analysis of relevant musical, historical and social context
- Research skills
- Clarity and quality of writing and presentation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology
- Examine scholarship on recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
Critical summaries and notes
Due: Continuous from week 3
Weighting: 15%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
A series of readings are presented throughout the course, and students are to write critical summaries of these, along with associated notes for the duration of the semester starting in week 2. This will need to be written in a single document, and include notes from class discussions. These will be assessed starting in week 3 on an ongoing basis.
Assessment criteria:
- Ability to summarise effectively
- Effectiveness of research and analysis skills
- Clarity and quality of writing and understanding of appropriate style
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the history of recorded sound and technology
- Examine scholarship on recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
- Acquire essential production skills to accompany theoretical exploration
Production analysis portfolio
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
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.
Assessment criteria:
- Depth of conceptual and practical engagement with production analysis
- Adherence to technical and audio quality requirements
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
- Acquire essential production skills to accompany theoretical exploration
- Develop recording strategies to explore relationships between sound and society
Exegesis
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
Students are to describe and analyse the selection of and processes involved in recordings created for the production analysis portfolio.
Assessment criteria:
- Communication of production process and problems encountered
- Clarity and quality of writing and appropriateness of style
- Evidence of engagement with core concepts
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
- Develop recording strategies to explore relationships between sound and society
Delivery and Resources
Required readings and other resources will be specified on the unit iLearn site.
Unit Schedule
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Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of 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/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, 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.
Additional information
MMCCS Session Re-mark Application http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
Information is correct at the time of publication
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Graduate Capabilities
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 outcome
- Acquire essential production skills to accompany theoretical exploration
Assessment task
- Production analysis portfolio
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
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
- Acquire essential production skills to accompany theoretical exploration
- Develop recording strategies to explore relationships between sound and society
Assessment tasks
- Seminar paper presentation
- Critical summaries and notes
- Production analysis portfolio
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
- Examine scholarship on recording and its relationship to society
- Investigate changes in technology use in the field of sound recording
- Develop recording strategies to explore relationships between sound and society
Assessment task
- Seminar paper presentation
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 scholarship on recording and its relationship to society
- Develop recording strategies to explore relationships between sound and society
Assessment task
- Exegesis
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 outcomes
- Examine scholarship on recording and its relationship to society
- Acquire essential production skills to accompany theoretical exploration
Assessment tasks
- Critical summaries and notes
- Production analysis portfolio
- Exegesis