N.B. The following subjects include detail about assessed media contents and knowledge competency levels.
Competency levels: 1 (basic awareness and understanding); 2 (general theoretical and applied knowledge); 3 (advanced understanding and application of knowledge)
Japanese name order (i.e. "surname" "first name") will be used.
AKB-101 Introduction to AKB48
Prerequisities: N/A
The aim of the subject is to provide students with an introductory-level understanding of who AKB48 are and their core activities. Subject co-ordinator/s: spoiledleftie, Pandadash
Topics
Overview of AKB48 (2); purpose and mission of AKB48 (2); AKB48 team structure and hierarchy (2); basic AKB48 music studies (1); basic AKB48 visual performance studies (1); basic understanding of the major members in AKB48 (1); perception of AKB48 in the media and society both domestically and internationally (1)
Audio media
(A-sides of): Sakura no Hanabiratachi; Skirt, Hirari; Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru; Aitakatta; RIVER; Heavy Rotation; Beginner
Visual media:
Yossha Ikuzo! in Seibu Dome concert series (2011); selected clips from stage performances (A6, K6 and B5 only); DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 to be continued (2011); music videos of the above audio media contents; selected clips from variety shows; Majisuka Gakuen (series 1)
Members:
Maeda Atsuko; Oshima Yuko; Takahashi Minami
Prerequisities: N/A
The aim of the subject is to provide students with an introductory-level understanding of who AKB48 are and their core activities. Subject co-ordinator/s: spoiledleftie, Pandadash
Topics
Overview of AKB48 (2); purpose and mission of AKB48 (2); AKB48 team structure and hierarchy (2); basic AKB48 music studies (1); basic AKB48 visual performance studies (1); basic understanding of the major members in AKB48 (1); perception of AKB48 in the media and society both domestically and internationally (1)
Audio media
(A-sides of): Sakura no Hanabiratachi; Skirt, Hirari; Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru; Aitakatta; RIVER; Heavy Rotation; Beginner
Visual media:
Yossha Ikuzo! in Seibu Dome concert series (2011); selected clips from stage performances (A6, K6 and B5 only); DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 to be continued (2011); music videos of the above audio media contents; selected clips from variety shows; Majisuka Gakuen (series 1)
Members:
Maeda Atsuko; Oshima Yuko; Takahashi Minami
AKB-201 AKB48 II
Prerequisities: IDL-101 and AKB-101
AKB-201 builds on the content of AKB-101. Topics discussed in this subject provide a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills necessary to operate as an AKB48 fan or commentator. Subject co-ordinator/s: Cristafari, SomethingWild
Topics
Overview and structure of sister groups: SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, SDN48, JKT48, Nogizaka46 (2); sub-units and soloists (2); managerial operation and stakeholders (1); the role of talent agencies (1) music release cycles and patterns (2); member promotions, selections, elections and graduations (2); AKB48-specific fan behaviour, including wotagei (2) and member-fan interaction (2); intermediate music studies (2); visual performance studies (1); basic member studies (1); recent developments and trends in AKB48 (1)
Audio media
All audio from AKB-101, plus: (A-sides of): Oogoe Diamond; Iiwake Maybe; Sakura no Shiori; Ponytail no Shushu; Everyday, Kachuusha; Flying Get; Manatsu no Sounds Good!; Gingham Check; Tsuyoki Mono yo; Oki Doki; Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo; Guruguru Curtain; GAGAGA; Hatsukoi Dash; Relax; Soredemo Suki dayo; Flower; Dear J
Visual media:
AKB48 Request Hour Set List 100 2011 and 2012; AKB48 Kouhaku Taikou Uta Gassen 2011; Saitama Super Arena concert series (2012); selected clips from stage performances (A6, K6, B5 and S3 only); DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 Show must go on (2012); music videos of the above audio media contents; selected clips from variety shows and drama series
Members:
All members from AKB-101, plus: Shinoda Mariko; Watanabe Mayu; Kashiwagi Yuki; Kojima Haruna; Itano Tomomi; Sashihara Rino; Matsui Jurina; Matsui Rena; Yamamoto Sayaka; Watanabe Miyuki
Prerequisities: IDL-101 and AKB-101
AKB-201 builds on the content of AKB-101. Topics discussed in this subject provide a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills necessary to operate as an AKB48 fan or commentator. Subject co-ordinator/s: Cristafari, SomethingWild
Topics
Overview and structure of sister groups: SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, SDN48, JKT48, Nogizaka46 (2); sub-units and soloists (2); managerial operation and stakeholders (1); the role of talent agencies (1) music release cycles and patterns (2); member promotions, selections, elections and graduations (2); AKB48-specific fan behaviour, including wotagei (2) and member-fan interaction (2); intermediate music studies (2); visual performance studies (1); basic member studies (1); recent developments and trends in AKB48 (1)
Audio media
All audio from AKB-101, plus: (A-sides of): Oogoe Diamond; Iiwake Maybe; Sakura no Shiori; Ponytail no Shushu; Everyday, Kachuusha; Flying Get; Manatsu no Sounds Good!; Gingham Check; Tsuyoki Mono yo; Oki Doki; Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo; Guruguru Curtain; GAGAGA; Hatsukoi Dash; Relax; Soredemo Suki dayo; Flower; Dear J
Visual media:
AKB48 Request Hour Set List 100 2011 and 2012; AKB48 Kouhaku Taikou Uta Gassen 2011; Saitama Super Arena concert series (2012); selected clips from stage performances (A6, K6, B5 and S3 only); DOCUMENTARY OF AKB48 Show must go on (2012); music videos of the above audio media contents; selected clips from variety shows and drama series
Members:
All members from AKB-101, plus: Shinoda Mariko; Watanabe Mayu; Kashiwagi Yuki; Kojima Haruna; Itano Tomomi; Sashihara Rino; Matsui Jurina; Matsui Rena; Yamamoto Sayaka; Watanabe Miyuki
AKB-202 Performance, Music and Media
Prerequisities: AKB-201
The lifeblood of AKB48 is in the theater. Despite this, the expansion and success of AKB48 is often attributed to its commercial successes found in its music and media content releases. This subject provides a rigorous and thorough understanding in the entire library of AKB48 (and its sister group)'s vast song and stage performances, factors contributing to its success and issues surrounding its media contents. Subject co-ordinator/s: loveandcoffee, Aikyi
Topics
Music styles and content (3); lyrics and meaning (2); music composition (1); stage performance studies (3); concert structure and performance (3)
Audio media
Entire singles and album collection of AKB48, SKE48 and NMB48; entire singles and album collection of all sub-units and soloists; all songs from stages A1, A2, A6, K2, K6, B5, S2 and S3
Visual media:
Entire stage performance repertoire of the following: A6, K6, B5 and S3; selected major AKB48 and SKE48 concert series and events.
Prerequisities: AKB-201
The lifeblood of AKB48 is in the theater. Despite this, the expansion and success of AKB48 is often attributed to its commercial successes found in its music and media content releases. This subject provides a rigorous and thorough understanding in the entire library of AKB48 (and its sister group)'s vast song and stage performances, factors contributing to its success and issues surrounding its media contents. Subject co-ordinator/s: loveandcoffee, Aikyi
Topics
Music styles and content (3); lyrics and meaning (2); music composition (1); stage performance studies (3); concert structure and performance (3)
Audio media
Entire singles and album collection of AKB48, SKE48 and NMB48; entire singles and album collection of all sub-units and soloists; all songs from stages A1, A2, A6, K2, K6, B5, S2 and S3
Visual media:
Entire stage performance repertoire of the following: A6, K6, B5 and S3; selected major AKB48 and SKE48 concert series and events.
AKB-301 Fans, Management and the Media
Prerequisities: IDL-202, AKB-201 and AKB-202 (can be taken as corequisite)
Corequisites: AKB-202
This subject explores the relationships between AKB48 management, its fans and the media, and the roles each institution plays in forming the success (or failure) of AKB48 and its sister groups. Both domestic and international contexts will be discussed. Subject co-ordinator/s: HoneyRoastedPeanuts,
Topics
Overview of the media's role in AKB48 and reporting (2); scandals and crisis management (3); promotions, elections (3); graduations (3); management of fan opinion and reactions (3); technology, social networking and its impact on AKB48 (3); international expansion and transnational consumption (2)
AKB-302 Member Studies
Prerequisities: IDL-202, AKB-201 and AKB-202
Many girls strive to audition into AKB48 and its associated sister groups, hoping to realise their dreams and kick-starting their professional career as an idol or entertainer. The aim of this subject is for students to obtain a familiarity with the members and their characteristics from across the entire family. Subject co-ordinator/s: kata, Naomi
Topics:
Member studies; audition process (2); graduation process (2)
Members:
Members from the following teams: AKB48 Team A (3), K (3), B (3), 4 (3); SKE48 Team S (3), KII (3), E (2); NMB48 Team N (3); M (2); HKT48 Team H (2); JKT48 members (1); Nogizaka46 members (1)
Major graduated members: SDN48 1st-gen (2); 2nd-gen thereafter (1); Ono Erena (1); Hirajima Natsumi (1); Yonezawa Rumi (1); Urano Kazumi (1)
AKB-303 Strategy, Development and Production
Prerequisities: IDL-202, AKB-201 and AKB-202
Students will obtain an understanding of the processes and thinking behind AKB48 managerial strategy, development of members and media contents, and concepts behind the production and release management of goods and promotions. Critical thinking and analysis will be developed in relation to each topic. Subject co-ordinator/s: 55Cyanides
Topics:
Fundamentals of strategic decision-making (2); fundamentals of financial decision-making (2); applications of strategy to AKB48 (3); training and development of members (3); professional media opportunities and talent agencies (3); design and production processes of AKB48 goods and promotions (3); release management (3); international considerations (2)
AKB-401: Honours Research Thesis
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program
As part of the requirements of the BIdS (Hons), students are to write a 10,000 word research essay on a topic of their choice in the field of AKB48 studies. The essay, itself, will be examined.
AKB-402: Advanced Member Studies
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program, AKB-302
Content from AKB-302 will be developed upon at a more advanced level, this time focusing on Kenkyuusei (Research Members). A basic understanding of the Japanese language will be helpful, but is not a prerequisite to this subject. Subject co-ordinator/s: maxaroni
Topics:
Member studies; Kenkyuusei training process (3); advanced behavioural and character analysis (3); formation of idol and identity (3); research methods in this area of study (1)
Members:
All members from AKB-302, plus: All Kenkyuusei members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48 (3); All former full-member graduates of AKB48, SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48 (3).
AKB-403: Fan Behaviour
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program, AKB-301
This subject provides a rigorous framework for understanding fan behaviour and characteristics, within both physical, emotional and online spaces, with applications to an AKB48 context. Knowledge and content will be drawn from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, economics, cultural studies and sociology, and informed by contemporary research findings. Subject co-ordinator/s: Gingerninja
Topics:
Characteristics of fans (3); identity (3); behavioural studies (3); fan production (3); fan consumption (3); applications to AKB48 (3); organisation of fans domestically and internationally (3); research methods in this area of study (1)
AKB-404: Advanced Performance and Media Studies
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program, AKB-202
This subject builds on the foundations established in AKB-202 and expanded upon, with a greater focus on media from a variety of sources. Subject co-ordinator/s: petelechem
Topics:
Advanced music studies and analysis (3); advanced performance repertoire studies (3); advanced stage design, performance and reception studies (3); AKB48-based television (3), film (3) and theater (2) content studies; digital media analysis (2)
Audio media
All audio from AKB-202, plus: Songs from all AKB48, SKE48 stages, including stages performed by other groups (e.g. NMB48 and HKT48); selected songs produced externally to the group
Visual media:
All stages performed by AKB48 and SKE48 to date, including those ones performed by other groups (e.g. NMB48 and HKT48); all concert series and live music events to date; all variety shows, TV series/anime, film and musicals to date
AKB-405: Research Seminars in AKB48 Studies
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program
Honours and graduate-level research seminars will be held at various times during the semester, discussing on contemporary issues in the AKB48 world, as well as the latest cutting-edge research findings from various academics and practitioners.
Acknowledgements: University of Melbourne
Prerequisities: IDL-202, AKB-201 and AKB-202 (can be taken as corequisite)
Corequisites: AKB-202
This subject explores the relationships between AKB48 management, its fans and the media, and the roles each institution plays in forming the success (or failure) of AKB48 and its sister groups. Both domestic and international contexts will be discussed. Subject co-ordinator/s: HoneyRoastedPeanuts,
Topics
Overview of the media's role in AKB48 and reporting (2); scandals and crisis management (3); promotions, elections (3); graduations (3); management of fan opinion and reactions (3); technology, social networking and its impact on AKB48 (3); international expansion and transnational consumption (2)
AKB-302 Member Studies
Prerequisities: IDL-202, AKB-201 and AKB-202
Many girls strive to audition into AKB48 and its associated sister groups, hoping to realise their dreams and kick-starting their professional career as an idol or entertainer. The aim of this subject is for students to obtain a familiarity with the members and their characteristics from across the entire family. Subject co-ordinator/s: kata, Naomi
Topics:
Member studies; audition process (2); graduation process (2)
Members:
Members from the following teams: AKB48 Team A (3), K (3), B (3), 4 (3); SKE48 Team S (3), KII (3), E (2); NMB48 Team N (3); M (2); HKT48 Team H (2); JKT48 members (1); Nogizaka46 members (1)
Major graduated members: SDN48 1st-gen (2); 2nd-gen thereafter (1); Ono Erena (1); Hirajima Natsumi (1); Yonezawa Rumi (1); Urano Kazumi (1)
AKB-303 Strategy, Development and Production
Prerequisities: IDL-202, AKB-201 and AKB-202
Students will obtain an understanding of the processes and thinking behind AKB48 managerial strategy, development of members and media contents, and concepts behind the production and release management of goods and promotions. Critical thinking and analysis will be developed in relation to each topic. Subject co-ordinator/s: 55Cyanides
Topics:
Fundamentals of strategic decision-making (2); fundamentals of financial decision-making (2); applications of strategy to AKB48 (3); training and development of members (3); professional media opportunities and talent agencies (3); design and production processes of AKB48 goods and promotions (3); release management (3); international considerations (2)
AKB-401: Honours Research Thesis
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program
As part of the requirements of the BIdS (Hons), students are to write a 10,000 word research essay on a topic of their choice in the field of AKB48 studies. The essay, itself, will be examined.
AKB-402: Advanced Member Studies
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program, AKB-302
Content from AKB-302 will be developed upon at a more advanced level, this time focusing on Kenkyuusei (Research Members). A basic understanding of the Japanese language will be helpful, but is not a prerequisite to this subject. Subject co-ordinator/s: maxaroni
Topics:
Member studies; Kenkyuusei training process (3); advanced behavioural and character analysis (3); formation of idol and identity (3); research methods in this area of study (1)
Members:
All members from AKB-302, plus: All Kenkyuusei members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48 (3); All former full-member graduates of AKB48, SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48 (3).
AKB-403: Fan Behaviour
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program, AKB-301
This subject provides a rigorous framework for understanding fan behaviour and characteristics, within both physical, emotional and online spaces, with applications to an AKB48 context. Knowledge and content will be drawn from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, economics, cultural studies and sociology, and informed by contemporary research findings. Subject co-ordinator/s: Gingerninja
Topics:
Characteristics of fans (3); identity (3); behavioural studies (3); fan production (3); fan consumption (3); applications to AKB48 (3); organisation of fans domestically and internationally (3); research methods in this area of study (1)
AKB-404: Advanced Performance and Media Studies
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program, AKB-202
This subject builds on the foundations established in AKB-202 and expanded upon, with a greater focus on media from a variety of sources. Subject co-ordinator/s: petelechem
Topics:
Advanced music studies and analysis (3); advanced performance repertoire studies (3); advanced stage design, performance and reception studies (3); AKB48-based television (3), film (3) and theater (2) content studies; digital media analysis (2)
Audio media
All audio from AKB-202, plus: Songs from all AKB48, SKE48 stages, including stages performed by other groups (e.g. NMB48 and HKT48); selected songs produced externally to the group
Visual media:
All stages performed by AKB48 and SKE48 to date, including those ones performed by other groups (e.g. NMB48 and HKT48); all concert series and live music events to date; all variety shows, TV series/anime, film and musicals to date
AKB-405: Research Seminars in AKB48 Studies
Prerequisities: Entrance into the Honours program
Honours and graduate-level research seminars will be held at various times during the semester, discussing on contemporary issues in the AKB48 world, as well as the latest cutting-edge research findings from various academics and practitioners.
Acknowledgements: University of Melbourne
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