MUSONIC 2100B - Sonic Arts Forum 2 Part 2
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSONIC 2100B Course Sonic Arts Forum 2 Part 2 Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MUSONIC 2100A Restrictions Priority is given to Music degree students but course is available to non-music students Assessment Forum presentations 30%, End-of-semester projects 40%, Final portfolio 30% 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 learning outcomes for this course are the development of the:
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to work collaboratively with other musicians
- Ability to solve practical and logistical problems associated with musical performance
- Ability to analyse and articulate the concepts and techniques applied in the student’s own work
- Ability to research topics related to the use of technology in music
- Ability to engage in critical thinking
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. 5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,4,5,6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1, 2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 3,4,5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4,5, 6 -
Learning Resources
Online Learning
A wide variety of resources for this course are available on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Weeks 1 -6 : Individual students presentations
Weeks 7 -12: Group performance activities.Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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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
1. Attendance and Participation in weekly workshops 10% Learning Objectives: 1,2 2. Forum Individual Presentations 40% Learning Objectives: 3,4 3. Performances 50% Learning Objectives 1,2, 3,4 Assessment Detail
Attendance and Participation
Students are expected to attend 100% of forums. 5% will be deducted from each semester’s final mark for every unexplained absence. Participation means: taking part in any practical activities in workshop time; asking questions of presenters; engaging in discussions; providing feedback to presenters; taking part in any scheduled presentations or performances; NOT reading email, Facebook, etc during class time.
1. Individual Presentations
Individual presentations are limited to 10 minutes and will normally involve the presentation of only one work/presentation. Presenters are expected to be able to articulate ideas and processes clearly and be able to answer questions. Written documentation of the presentation (300 words) is required to be submitted on MyUni by 12.00 Monday following the oral presentation at latest. Presenters should be organised so that no time is wasted searching for files, trying to get CDs to play, etc.
There are two kinds of presentation: research presentations, and presentations of the student’s own work . For presentation of own work, clear, well organised presentations are essential – describing the creative rationale behind the presentation, the process by which it was realised, and a critical evaluation of the outcome. For research presentations, multiple sources must be researched (not just Wikipedia) and the presentation must be concise, organised and display critical insight into the research topic. Students will be given their research topic (or area of research) well in advance of the presentation.
2. Performance Presentations
Performance presentations are group presentations to develop and perform music using contemporary technology, conventional instruments and other sound sources as appropriate. Assessment will be based on creative content of the finished presentation, efficient management and delivery of the performance, oral presentation and the ability to articulate ideas and processes. Under normal circumstances a mark will be given equally to all members of the group, unless there is obvious inequality in individual contributions.
All students are expected to attend and take part in the end-of-semester performance.
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.
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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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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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