MUM4640

Fieldwork methods

Margaret Kartomi

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

Objectives By the end of the semester, students undertaking the unit should have a practical knowledge of fieldwork techniques and an understanding of how to transcribe, analyse and process data which has been collected and recorded.

Synopsis Students are required to choose an Asian, Australian, European or other local or visiting performing arts group and are guided in the preparation of a field research project based on the student's own observations, audio and video recording or filming, interviewing and processing of materials gathered in the field. The subject introduces students to the theory and practice of field work in the areas of music, dance, theatre and education. It includes the reviewing of ethnographic films, video and sound recordings.

Assessment Written field project (5000 words): 60%
* Assignment (2000 words): 15%
* Oral presentation: 20%
* Seminar participation: 10%