MUM4640

World music: fieldwork techniques and technology

(ART)

Margaret Kartomi

12 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Students choose an Asian, Australian, European or other local or visiting performing arts group and prepare a field research project based on observations, audio and video recording or filming, interviewing and processing of materials gathered. Studies include theory and practice of field work in the areas of music, dance, theatre and education, reviewing of ethnographic films, video and sound recordings.

Assessment: Written (recording and computer technique assignment) (5000 words): 40% + Listening/technical tests: 20% + Examination: (2 hours): 40%