MU3461 - Researching Music

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Music

Available to Bachelor of Music students and Bachelor of Creative Arts students

This subject is an introduction to music research techniques and methodologies required at Honours and postgraduate levels. A range of methodologies pertaining to music research are examined and evaluated in varying music contexts, along with approaches to defining and refining research topics. The various information and information technology systems available for literature searching are demonstrated and evaluated with regard to sample research contexts.

Learning Outcomes

• develop an ability to define and refine music research topics;
• develop an ability to evaluate and choose research methodologies relevant to research topics;
• gain a knowledge of various methodologies used in music research;
• gain an understanding of information and information technology systems used in literature searching.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Steven Campbell.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures
Assessment:	presentations (50%); multidraft Essays (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.