CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Length: 1000 words* + 2 Listening Guides

Task

Choose one song that was first recorded in the 1950s and has been re-recorded by another artist in the same or different decade. This song can not be one covered in unit material or in the text book (Covach, John, & Flory, Andrew. (2018). What's that sound? : An introduction to rock and its history (Fifth ed.). New York: WW Norton & Company Incorporated.).

Once you have found the recording of the song in its earliest form and a different recording (cover) of this song by a different artist, complete the tasks below:

A: Using the unit text book as a guide, create a ‘Listening Guide’ (see page 9 of text book) for each of the two songs (original and cover). The listening guide should include:

• Name of artist; title of song; catalogue number and brief description
• The form of the song
• The time-signature(s) used
• The instrumentation used
• A time structure marking each main event
• A link to song online (YouTube, SoundCloud etc.).

B: Using the Listening Guides you have created, write 900 words comparing the cover to the original recording of the song. Make sure to:

• Compare the instrumentation of the cover to the original
• Compare the use of lead and backing vocals of the cover to the original
• Discuss any other stylistic and musical changes made of the cover from the original.

Assessment submission and presentation

Your assessment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document (.docx) and:

• Must use 12 point Times New Roman font
• Must use 1.5 spacing for the body of the assignment
• Include your name and student number on each page as part of a header or footer
• May use sub-headings to organise your assignment clearly
• Must adhere to the CQUniversity APA Style Guide.

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

• Appropriate description of relevant song information (6%)
  
• Appropriate description of form (5%)
• Appropriate description of time-signature (4%)
• Appropriate description of the instrumentation used (10%)
• Appropriate description of structure of song including key events (15%)

• Appropriateness of introduction and conclusion (10%)
• Depth of treatment of discussion on instrumentation in originals & covers (10%)
• Depth of treatment of discussion on lead and backing vocals in originals & covers (10%)
• Evidence of understanding of stylistic and musical changes from original to each cover (10%)
• Depth of treatment of discussion on achievement made by each of the different covers (10%)

• Accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar; clarity of writing style (5%)
• Meeting delivery requirements (presentation, word count*, style guide) (5%)

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Length: 1000 words* + 2 Listening Guides

Task

Choose two contrasting songs that were recorded/released by the Beatles from different periods in their history: one song from the period of 1962-1964 and the other song from the period of 1967-1969. These songs can not be ones covered in unit material or in the text book (Covach, John, & Flory, Andrew. (2018). What's that sound? : An introduction to rock and its history (Fifth ed.). New York: WW Norton & Company Incorporated.).

Find recordings of these two songs to complete the tasks below:

A: Using the unit text book as a guide, create a ‘Listening Guide’ (see page 9 of text book) for each song. The listening guide should include:

• Name of artist; title of song; catalogue number and brief description
• The form of the song
• The time-signature(s) used
• The instrumentation used
• A time structure marking each main event
• A link to the song online (YouTube, SoundCloud etc.).

B: Using the Listening Guides you have created, write a 1000 word essay comparing the two songs. Make sure to:

• Compare the lyric content and structure
• Compare the instrumentation in each song
• Discuss any stylistic changes made between the two periods
• Discuss any other musical changes made between the two periods.

Assessment submission and presentation

Your assessment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document (.docx) and:

• Must use 12 point Times New Roman font
• Must use 1.5 spacing for the body of the assignment
• Include your name and student number on each page as part of a header or footer
• May use sub-headings to organise your assignment clearly
• Must adhere to the CQUniversity APA Style Guide.

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

• Appropriate description of relevant song information (6%)
• Appropriate description of form (5%)
• Appropriate description of time-signature (4%)
• Appropriate description of the instrumentation used (10%)
• Appropriate description of the structure of song including key events (15%)

• Appropriateness of introduction and conclusion (10%)
  Depth of treatment of discussion on lyric content and structure (10%)
• Depth of treatment of discussion on instrumentation in each song (8%)
• Evidence of understanding of stylistic and musical changes between the two periods (12%)
• Depth of treatment of discussion on other musical changes made between the two periods (10%)

• Accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar; clarity of writing style (5%)
• Meeting delivery requirements (presentation, word count*, style guide) (5%)

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Length: 2000-2500 words*

Choose one of the following topics:

1. Race, genre and Rock and Roll

Discuss how rock and roll during the 1950s and 1960s broke down the social and racial barriers between black and white Americans and the barriers between rhythm-and-blues, country and pop genres. Support your argument with examples from primary sources: text and music where appropriate.

2. 1960s Protest Music

Discuss how popular music during the 1960's provided an avenue for protest about political and social issues. Make specific references to songs, writers and performers who used their music to protest about injustice. Include examples from across the decade and a discussion on how the lyrics, musical and performance style and popular appeal supported the particular cause. Support your argument with examples from primary sources: text and music where appropriate.

Assessment submission and presentation

Your assessment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document (.docx) and:

• Must use 12 point Times New Roman font
• Must use 1.5 spacing for the body of the assignment
• Include your name and student number on each page as part of a header or footer
• May use sub-headings to organise your assignment clearly
• Must adhere to the CQUniversity APA Style Guide.

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

• Appropriateness of introduction (10%)
• Relevance of material (10%)
• Logical material progression (10%)
• Development of argument or theme (10%)
• Use of primary sources to support argument or theme (10%)
• Synthesis of information (5%)
• Appropriateness of conclusion (5%)

Reference list:

• Referencing system precision (10%)
• Ability to reference sources in the body of the text (10%)
• Evidence of wide reading (5%)

General points:

• Accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar; clarity of writing style (10%)
• Meeting delivery requirements (presentation, word count*, style guide) (5%)

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.