Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

CMM5113
20 Credit Points
Asian Cinema Studies
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit looks at the development of the Asian cinema from its
beginning in a colonial world to the present. It looks in particular
at the complex relationship between culture and politics in both
colonial and postcolonial settings and the manner in which film
articulates national and class aspirations. Because of the scope of
this subject the unit will focus on the Chinese, Indian and
Japanese cinemas.
CMM5114
20 Credit Points
Advanced Communication Research Methods
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit introduces students to the use of quantitative and
qualitative research methods in modern communication and media
research. Students create designs for survey and group testing and
analyse datasets from authentic research environments in order to
understand how statistics are used. Quantitative and qualitative
research analysis software such as SPSS and Enthnograph are
introduced.
CMM5115
20 Credit Points
Literature Review
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit, students will develop a literature review to support
their thesis proposal and to inform their research project. They
will refine and develop their editing skills to produce a finished,
polished product.
CMM5124
30 Credit Points
Masters Project 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The study for, and submission of, the Masters project.
CMM5125
30 Credit Points
Masters Project 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The study for, and submission of, the Masters project.
CMM5137
20 Credit Points
Project Preparation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is the first stage in the preparation of a project
submission. Students will develop a range of skills necessary for
independent project work. These include an understanding of the
role of supervision, the phases of project development, the
acquisition of research skills, the processes of research, such as
formulating research questions, finding an appropriate
methodology and writing a literature review, the management of
time and resources and the responsibilities involved in
independent project activity.
CMM5202
20 Credit Points
Thesis Preparation 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit students will prepare their thesis proposal to
submission standards.
CMM5222
20 Credit Points
Communications Project 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
CMM4137 Project Preparation
This communications project unit will provide students with the
opportunity for guided independent study leading to the
development of a significant product in the area of the student’s
interest and expertise based on a process of inquiry, analysis and
synthesis. For some students it will be a piece of written work, for
others it may be a film, photographic or multimedia development.
CMM5223
20 Credit Points
Communications Project 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
CMM4137 Project Preparation
This communications project unit will provide students with the
opportunity for guided independent study leading to the
development of a significant product in the area of the student’s
interest and expertise based on a process of inquiry, analysis and
synthesis. For some students it will be a piece of written work, for
others it may be a film, photographic or multimedia development.
CMM6102
30 Credit Points
Masters Research Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The study for, and submission of, the Masters thesis.
CMM6200
0 Credit Points
Masters Research Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The study for, and submission of, the Masters thesis.
CMM7200
0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Research work undertaken as part of Doctor of Philosophy in the
field of interactive multimedia
CON4019
10 Credit Points
Music and Technology 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is divided into two parts:
1. Electronic music synthesis and sequencing software;
2. Computer generated music typography.
CON4108
20 Credit Points
Composition Studies 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit students prepare a major composition such as an opera,
symphony, sound installation, dance or screen score.
CON4135
20 Credit Points
Performance Studies 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to prepare the student for high-level musical
performance. Emphasis will be placed on developing
interpretative ability to provide the student with the means to give
performances of works of an advanced nature relevant to the
principal-study instrument or voice. In addition, students will also
learn skills of marketing and concert promotion enabling them to
plan and execute a public concert.
CON4136
20 Credit Points
Colloquium
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit is concerned with developing critical and communicative
skills. The colloquium format emphasises the importance of oral
presentation and cogent argument in the presentation of ideas and
opinions.
CON4137
20 Credit Points
Musicological Methods
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit will provide an introduction to the scope, bibliography,
and prominent methodologies of musicology. Emphasis will be
placed on acquiring research skills and on developing solid
research and writing strategies.
CON4139
20 Credit Points
Advanced Music Skills
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit effectively completes the undergraduate music theory
sequence by presenting evermore-challenging repertoire to study
sing and analyze. Emphasis is placed on improvisation, and also
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