Hobart
Introduction
Music festivals, films and genres such as stadium rock and contemporary circus exemplify how music and the visual combine for spectacular effect. In this unit, through the exploration of a diverse range of contemporary and historical musical works, concepts and processes associated with the notion of spectacle, you will apply new understandings of the relationship between the musical and the visual. You will participate in activities that integrate music-making ideas, reading, writing and discussion, develop skills in contextual enquiry and framing, and develop an exciting project to explore the concept of music and spectacle.
Summary
| Unit name | Music and Spectacle |
| Unit code | FCA107 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Mr Heath Brown |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe, evaluate and compare the relationship between music and spectacle drawing from a diverse range of musical works, productions and performances.
- Reflect upon and communicate musical, visual and/or technological ideas
- Realise an independent or collaborative project, through creation, performance, research, recording, or distribution that explores the connection between music and spectacle
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus (Hobart) Weekly lectorial (1.5 hrs) Weekly workshop (1.5 hrs) |
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| Assessment | Task 3: Project Journal (10%)|Task 1: Class assignments (25%)|Task 2: Written task (25%)|Task 4: Music and Spectacle project (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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