Ethical Practices in Music - MUSC3101

   
   
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: MUSC2302 or MUSC2312 or MUSI2242
 
 
Excluded: MUSI3111
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


A music-specific ARTS3000 seminar that develops an understanding of professional and ethical issues in relation to music research and professional practice. Provides opportunities for meeting with industry representatives and writing Australia Council grant applications. Students work towards submitting an extended research or project proposal on a chosen topic within the broad areas of music research, ethical issues of the music profession, and matters pertaining to the state of the arts and education.


Learning Outcomes


This course is designed to enhance students' information retrieval, analytical and critical thinking-writing skills. By the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • Formulate research proposals, locate a wide range of resources, prepare detailed research plans, write abstracts and articulate convincing arguments verbally or in writing
  • Evaluate critically and articulate clearly the moral and ethical responsibility of governments, businesses and public institutions (including schools, universities, and arts organisations) as well as the role of individuals in maintaining or building a balanced and fair society
  • Gain a better understanding of the music industry, and possible career paths and funding opportunities open to them.

Assessment


  • Research proposal or mock grant application - 50%
  • Class contribution - 30%
  • Class presentation - 20%