MUS4640

Fieldwork methods

M Kartomi

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

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

Synopsis An introduction to the theory and practice of fieldwork in the musical traditions of the West and other cultures of the world, including 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.

Assessment Written (5000 words): 80%
* Fieldwork assignments: 20%