3.4 Research Task and Homework - Presentation

Due Thursdays class: Prepare a presentation on your chosen Musical Subculture

Intro: Define what is a subculture (Hebdige), introduce the meaning of subcultures and why they are associated with identity through music

Give an overview of the beginnings of youth subculture and music, why did they begin to emerge in the 1960s?

Introduce your Musical subculture and Identity - (include Images or Video)

What are it's beliefs and values of your musical subculture that challenge mainstream culture/society? (include evidence and sources from research)

How does this subculture create a 'tribal youth community' and a sense belonging? What is it's appeal? (include evidence from interviews and sources from research)

What are its recognisable fashion or associated behaviours (such as Skating, Graffiti etc) (include images and video)

What do these fashion mean and how do they create identity?

What are the most recognised or influential artists or bands within this music subculture, and why? (include images and video)

Conclusion - summarise the relationship between music and subcultural identity, through fashion, tribal identity and its appeal to youth

Homework: 3 hours
Task 1: Find and approach members of the subculture and an artist/musician for interviews - use social media to find a venue and a upcoming live performance in the next 12 weeks in a London venue.

Task 2: Demonstrate you understanding and knowledge from your research in their musical subculture, by designing a list of 12 questions to interview them on identity, youth and music.

Task 3: Contact your artists for an initial time to carry out this interview in the next 12 weeks.