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SYLLABUS

Music 15 – Australian Popular Music Winter 2019

Lecture: Thursday 6:30-9:20pm, SOLIS 107 Final Exam: March 19th, 7pm Professor: Fiona Digney – [email protected] Office Hours: Fridays 2:00–5:00pm, or by appointment, CPMC 155

Teaching Assistants: Berk Schneider - [email protected] Sections: A01 (Monday 10:00am CPMC 136) A02 (Monday 11:00am CPMC 136) Office Hours: TBD

Barbara Byers - [email protected] Sections: A03 (Wednesday 11:00am, CPMC 136) A04 (Wednesday 12:00pm, CPMC 136) Office Hours: TBD

Juliana Gaona - [email protected] Sections: A05 (Friday 10:00am CPMC 145) A06 (Friday 11:00am CPMC 145) Office Hours: TBD

Stephen De-Filippo - [email protected] Sections: A07 (Friday 12:00pm CPMC 145) A08 (Friday 1:00pm CPMC 145) Office Hours: TBD

General Overview For a very large country with a relatively small population, Australian popular musicians have had great success worldwide. From ACDC, Skyhooks, , Jimmy Barnes, and , to Temper Trap, Pendulum, , , and Vance Joy, Australians have set out to change the history of music. This course will explore the political and social landscapes that made way for, and were created by these artists, including the Whitlam government initiatives, radio station, pub rock, and the culture of mateship. Prerequisite: None.

Assessment 15% Attendance, preparation, and participation Attendance will be taken at all discussion sections. It is expected you have read and listened to all required materials. Arrive prepared to contribute in discussions.

30% Quizzes Three short quizzes are to be completed online through TritonED. They will be administered weeks four (due: February 3rd), (due: February 17th), and eight (due: March 3rd). They will go live after lecture and close the following Monday at midnight.

15% In-class presentation – TBD by TAs somewhere around week 7 A 5-minute (timed) presentation on an from one of the artists you’ve discovered in the Spotify playlist. This presentation can use slides (in the form of a PDF that has been emailed to your TA before the day of the class), music examples played from your phone or computer, and talking. Past biographical information about the artist/s and album, an interpretive understanding of the album’s message and/or importance must be demonstrated.

15% Zine – due in your discussion section week 10. No late assignments will be accepted Select a moment (past or present) in Australian music history and create a one-page zine reflecting on it. Zines use an array of written and illustrative styles; for example, creative writing, politically-charged reflections, illustrations, appropriation or re-contextualization of images and text and music criticism are all common inclusions. Feel free to use any or all of these styles. Expand on this list by looking at zines available online for inspiration. For instructions on making a one-page zine see: http://experimentwithnature.com/03- found/experiment-with-paper-how-to-make-a-one-page-zine/ - .VHzDAaTF_xg

25% In-class listening based multiple-choice Final - Tuesday March 19th, 7pm

Grading Schema: A+ = 95-100% C = 73 to <76% A = 91 to <95% C- = 70 to <73% A- = 88 to <91% D+ = 67 to <70 B+ = 85 to <88% D = 64 to <67% B = 82 to <85% D- = 60 to <64% B- = 79 to <82% F = 0 to <60% C+ = 76 to <79%

There are no make­up exams or assignments. Put the exam dates in your calendar now!!

Class Policies Academic Integrity: Instances of plagiarism and other cheating will be taken very seriously and, in some circumstances, could provide immediate grounds for failing the class. For more information and resources see here. Please take the time to check it out if you haven’t before. If at any point during the class you are at all confused about the correct way to attribute sources in your writing assignments consult your TA or me. Cell phones are not permitted in lecture or section. Please turn phones off before class begins. Food is not permitted in lecture or section.

Late Assignments: Late zines will have 20% deducted if submitted within 24hrs after the deadline, 30% between 24 and 48hrs, and will not be accepted after that time. You are to submit your zine in person to your TA – they will give you an exact date. If you turn up to your designated presentation time and are not prepared, you will get 0%. There will only be rescheduling for your presentation with a doctor’s certificate and both Fiona and your TA’s approval.

Communication: I will respond to emails received after 5:00pm on the following day. Please plan accordingly. E­mails should be written in a professional manner and include your full name and ID Number.

Required Materials: - There is NO TEXTBOOK for this class. Readings and links to other materials will be posted under the course materials tab of the TritonEd site for the class - You will need to download a free Spotify account if you do not already have one. Music for the class will be available in a class playlist through Spotify – MUS15 Australian Popular Music History. Some examples will be shared in the form of YouTube links posted on TritonEd. https://open.spotify.com/user/fidigney/playlist/2TEZLntdvLAig4xG6qDTWf?si=ps6d3c1iQ_2 B6RBLDKUFaQ

OSD Student Accommodations: Students registered with the Office for Students with Disabilities are to provide copies of their AFA (Authorized for Accommodation) letters to both the course instructor and the OSD Liaison of the Music Department (Lynn Ennis). If you have any questions about utilizing your OSD accommodation, please contact Lynn Ennis at [email protected] or 858-534- 8226. You may also contact the Office of Students with Disabilities directly at [email protected] or 858- 534-4382. Basic Course Outline (subject to change. Readings and listening lists to be posted separately in content folders on tritoned)

Week ONE (January 10th) – Introduction to the course, Australian history overview. !950s and 60s; British invasion, rock and roll, The Beegees, The Easybeats, The Seekers, Johnny O’Keefe, Slim Dusty

Week TWO (January 17th) – 1970s The Whitlam government’s influence and initiatives. Mateship, a fair-go, and the development of an Australian cultural identity. Skyhooks, , Helen Reddy, , Little River Band, Sherbet.

Week THREE (January 24th) – 1980s part one; , Paul Kelly, Hunters & Collectors, Icehouse, INXS, ACDC, Jimmy Barnes/. Pub Rock and the extension of identity

Week FOUR (January 31st) QUIZ ONE – 1980s part two; The advent of film clips and shows; mixing art and music. Countdown, RAGE, Triple J TV. Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum.

Week FIVE (February 7th) – Indigenous Australian music and push for reconciliation. CAAMA. Melba, Henry Lawson, , Midnight Oil, Blekbala Mujik, , Paul Kelly & , Archie Roach

Week SIX (February 14th) QUIZ TWO – Many sides of the 1990s – , , , , , Divinyls, , Human Nature, Kate Cebrano, , , Nick Cave,

Week SEVEN (February 21st) – Triple J; the radio station that guides and lifts up Australian music. Richard Kingsmill, community initiatives, festival culture, Unearthed, Unearthed High, , success stories.

Week EIGHT (February 28th) QUIZ THREE – Aussie Hip-hop and American hip-hop by Australian Artists. Urthboy, Bliss n Esso, Hilltop Hoots, , Iggy Izaelia, , Seth Sentry, Tkay Maidza

Week NINE (March 7th) – ‘New’ pop in ; producers, throw-backs, and indie everything. , Cut Copy, King Gizzard, The Middle East, Flight Facilities, Vera Blue, Tash Sultana

Week TEN (March 14th) ZINE DUE – The ones on the radio now; Aussies making it big in the US. Sia, , Tame Impala (maybe cover 60s psych-pop here also), Vance Joy

FINALS WEEK (TUESDAY March 19th) FINAL – 7:00pm