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Contextual Studies 2 (MUSI10193)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject embraces a theoretical and practical study of the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal structures and processes of Contemporary Music. Components include Languages of Music, Harmonic Devices, Rhythmic Devices and Piano Class for Contemporary Music Performance: Improvisation students and audio/studio techniques for Interactive Composition students.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completing this subject students should be able to:
- Understand through examination of selected current repertoire how western tonal music is constructed
- Apply their knowledge of the internal workings of selected, relevant repertoire to their performances and/or compositions;
- Connect the understanding of the internal workings of music to the aural comprehension of it.
- Transcribe, identify and perform selected melodies, rhythms and harmonic structures
- Identify and perform selected rhythmic patterns
- Perform selected polyrhythms
- Reproduce selected material of the student’s instrument (CMP:I)
- Understand keyboard technique (CMP:I)
- Play and develop pieces playing chords and melodic lines (CMP:I)
- Play various chords, scales and selected pieces (CMP:I)
- Accompany various standards
- Understand comping techniques and voice leading (CMP:I)
- Understanding of the use of music technology in music composition (IC);
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will:
- Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician and composer
- Have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline
- Have reached a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI10180 | Contextual Studies 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- (50% weighting) LANGUAGES OF MUSIC: FORMAL - one written examination and completion of set tasks on subject material presented in lectures. CONTINUOUS - attendance, preparation and overall commitment as demonstrated by tasks and activities embracing all areas studied.
- (40% weighting) HARMONIC & RHYTHMIC DEVICES: FORMAL - viva voce exam of material studied during the semester. CONTINUOUS - attendance, preparation and overall commitment as demonstrated by tasks and activities embracing all areas studied.
- (10% weighting) J & I :I PIANO TUTORIAL: FORMAL - performance on piano of various assigned tasks developed during the semester. CONTINUOUS - attendance, preparation and overall commitment as demonstrated by tasks and activities embracing all areas studied.
- (10% weighting) IC MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: FORMAL - exam or project demonstrating skill acquisition of the various audio and electronic sound manipulation techniques explored during the semester. CONTINUOUS - attendance, preparation and overall commitment as demonstrated by tasks and activities embracing all areas studied.
Hurdle requirements:
- Students must obtain a pass in the Languages of Music assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
- Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Late submission:
- Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
- Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mark Pollard Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 48 hours (24hrs LOM/18hrs Devices/6hrs Piano or Music Technology tutorial) Total time commitment 96 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mark Pollard Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 48 hours (24hrs LOM/18hrs Devices/6hrs Piano or Music Technology tutorial) Total time commitment 96 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
96 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
For Interactive Composition only:
The Study of Orchestration by Samuel Adler
The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine
Mixing Audio, Concepts, Practices and Tools by Roey Izhaki - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) Informal specialisation Interactive Composition Specialisation Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation Specialisation
Last updated: 3 November 2022