Music, Communities and Fan Cultures

Course aim

To examine critically and in depth from a music and cultural studies perspective, the role and significance of contemporary music as an expression and vehicle of popular culture, identity and cultural belonging.

Course content

Students will examine the historical development of popular music in Australia from the post-second world war period, into the twenty-first century. It considers the multiple influences of American, Britain, Asian and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander musical styles on the development of the Australian pop and rock music industry, as well as the impact of new technologies upon music production, distribution and consumption, including upon the relationship between transnational record companies versus independent 'home-grown' labels. A key part of the industry is the music consumer, and so the course also requires students to critically examine music fan cultures, subcultures and music based youth cultures, especially around key sites such as music festivals and live music venues.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Students must complete 36 units of their program.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Digital Story, Group presentation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.