MUS4640

Fieldwork Techniques and Technology ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Margaret Kartomi

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: An introduction to the theory and practice of fieldwork in the musical traditions of the West and other cultures of the world, including individual and group fieldwork planning and methods; audio-recording, videoing and filming; the processing of field materials, including transcription and analysis; and reviewing of ethnographic films; videos and records.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of the unit, students should have a practical and theoretical knowledge of individual and group fieldwork techniques and an understanding of how to transcribe, analyse and process data which has been collected and recorded.

Assessment: Written (3000 words): 33% + Individual fieldwork assignment (3000 words): 33% + Group fieldwork assignment (3000 words): 34%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week