MUSONIC 1010 - Sound & Media
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSONIC 1010 Course Sound & Media 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 Incompatible GENMUS 1014 Assessment Exam 1 25%, Essay (1500 words) 30%, Exam 2 45% 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 objectives of this course are to develop:
1. an understanding the role of sound in film, television, games and contemporary arts
2. skills in the analysis of form, structure and content in the media
3. knowledge of the history and development of sound as a component of the media
4. familiarity with the vocabulary of media production and analysis
5. critical listening skills and their application to media contexts
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
. Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,3 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
None.Online Learning
Selected weekly readings are available on myUni. Links to videos and other online resources are also provided. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
2 hours lecture per week, plus additional online course material.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to view online course material (1 hour per week), and reas online course readings (up to 5 hours per week.)Learning Activities Summary
This course will focus on the following content:
(1) the use of sound in the media, with particular attention to film, games and television;
(2) the concepts of montage and collage and their application to sound, music, film and image;
(3) film and sound editing concepts and techniques;
(4) detailed scene analysis of examples from classic movies;
(5) psychological and aestheticaspects of sound in media;
(6) the role of sound in the construction of media reality;
(7) the technological basis of sound in the media.
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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
On-line test (10%)
Essay (50%)
Assessment 2 (40%)Assessment Detail
On-line test (10%) : Available on MyUni in Week 4: Multiple choice and short answer questions
Course Objectives: (1), (2), (3)
Essay (50%): 1500 word essay on the use of sound in a selected film.
Course Objectives: (2), (3), (4), (5)
Assessment 2 (40%): Assessment involving short answer questions (150 -300 words each) that may involve analysis of an audiovisual scene, historical and theoretical topics, and test knowledge of material in this course.
Course Objectives (1), (3), (5)Submission
All assessable work (essays and tests) are to be submitted online. The final assessment will be available online in Week 13..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
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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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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