NM2604 - Global Sounds and Surrounds

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Creative Arts

Available to all students

Students explore and examine the unique application of the basic principles of music production as displayed by various cultural practices across the old and new worlds. This subject will incorporate an optional field trip which may include international experiences and investigations.

Learning Outcomes

• an understanding of various ethnic and aesthetic issues involved in cultural music production;
• demonstrated abilities in analysing music of various cultures both within the tradition and contemporary contexts;
• established ethical and non-intrusive research skills within in culturally sensitive environments.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Salisbury.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 100 hours fieldwork
Assessment:	presentation with supporting documentation (60%); assignments (40%).

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.