Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) (B-FACONTMU) // Course structure
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About this course
Coordinator
Mark Pollard (Coordinator of Interactive Composition)
pollardm@unimelb.edu.au
Robert Vincs (Coordinator of Jazz and Improvisation)
Contact
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Course structure
The course structure for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) is outlined below.
Subject options
Jazz and Improvisation
First Year
Semester 1
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10180 | Contextual Studies 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10181 | Ensemble Studies 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10182 | Individual Performance Studies 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
plus an elective (see below).
Semester 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10192 | Ensemble Studies 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI10193 | Contextual Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10197 | Individual Performance Studies 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
plus an elective (see below).
Second Year
Semester 1
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20175 | Individual Performance Studies 3 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20176 | Ensemble Studies 3 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20177 | Contextual Studies 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Semester 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20178 | Individual Performance Studies 4 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20179 | Ensemble Studies 4 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20180 | Contextual Studies 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Third Year
Semester 1
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30223 | Contextual Studies 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30225 | Ensemble Studies 5 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI30227 | Individual Performance Studies 5 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Semester 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30224 | Contextual Studies 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30226 | Ensemble Studies 6 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI30228 | Individual Performance Studies 6 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Interactive Composition
First Year
Semester 1
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10180 | Contextual Studies 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10191 | Interactive Composition 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10195 | Music Making Laboratory 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Semester 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10193 | Contextual Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10194 | Interactive Composition 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10196 | Music Making Laboratory 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Second Year
Semester 1
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20177 | Contextual Studies 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20181 | Interactive Composition 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20182 | Music Making Laboratory 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Semester 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20180 | Contextual Studies 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20183 | Interactive Composition 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20184 | Music Making Laboratory 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Third Year
Semester 1
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30223 | Contextual Studies 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30229 | Interactive Composition 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30231 | Music Making Laboratory 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Semester 2
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30224 | Contextual Studies 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30230 | Interactive Composition 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30232 | Music Making Laboratory 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Plus an elective (see below).
Electives
Students choose two electives per year from the list below. Students wishing to take subjects offered as breadth options on the Parkville campus should seek permission from the Course Coordinator.
Jazz and Improvisation Majors - Music Electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10179 | Making Music For Film And Animation 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10183 | |||
| MUSI10184 | Pop Song Writing 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI10186 | |||
| MUSI10202 | Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10203 | |||
| MUSI10215 | Alexander Technique for Daily Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20165 | |||
| MUSI20167 | Creating Music For Advertising | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20168 | Glee Singing: The Power Of Pop Music |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20169 | Intimate Acts: Inside The 'Fourth Wall' | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20170 | |||
| MUSI20173 | The Art of Game Music | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20174 | The Laptop Recording Studio |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20186 | Music Theatre: Singing Sondheim | Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20187 | Music Theatre: Singing the Golden Age | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20188 | |||
| MUSI20190 | Advanced Recording Studio Techniques | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20193 | |||
| MUSI20194 | Alexander Technique for Performance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30233 | |||
| MUSI30236 | The Music Producer: From Brass to Beats | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30237 | Music Theatre: Singing Rock Musicals | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30238 | Advanced Harmonic and Rhythmic Studies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30239 |
Interactive Composition Majors - Music Electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10179 | Making Music For Film And Animation 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10183 | |||
| MUSI10184 | Pop Song Writing 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI10186 | |||
| MUSI10202 | Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10203 | |||
| MUSI10215 | Alexander Technique for Daily Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20167 | Creating Music For Advertising | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20168 | Glee Singing: The Power Of Pop Music |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20169 | Intimate Acts: Inside The 'Fourth Wall' | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20170 | |||
| MUSI20173 | The Art of Game Music | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20174 | The Laptop Recording Studio |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20186 | Music Theatre: Singing Sondheim | Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20187 | Music Theatre: Singing the Golden Age | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20188 | |||
| MUSI20190 | Advanced Recording Studio Techniques | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20193 | |||
| MUSI20194 | Alexander Technique for Performance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30233 | |||
| MUSI30236 | The Music Producer: From Brass to Beats | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30237 | Music Theatre: Singing Rock Musicals | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI30239 |
VCA Electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIND10003 | Ancient and Contemporary Indigenous Arts |
Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| CCDP10001 | Games & Playfulness | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| DNCE10024 | |||
| DRAM10025 | Contemporary Performance Analysis | No longer available | |
| DRAM20021 | |||
| DRAM30020 | Acting for Camera | Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FINA10035 | Still Life: Nature Morte | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FINA10036 | Life Drawing: The Body | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FINA10037 | |||
| FINA20026 | Painting Techniques |
Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)
February (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| FINA20033 | Introduction to Printmaking Processes |
Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| FINA20034 | |||
| FLTV10010 | Making Movies 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| FLTV10021 | Interactive Art Media 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| FLTV10022 | |||
| FLTV20005 | Making Movies 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV30013 | Making Movies 3 | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| THTR10007 | The Actors Process | Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| THTR10019 | Clear Speech and Communication |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| THTR20022 | Improvisation: Text, Space and Action | Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| THTR20023 | The Artist's Toolbox |
Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| THTR20042 | Puppets as Storytellers | Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| THTR20043 | Design and the Moving Image | June (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| THTR30039 | Understanding Masks | Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| UNIB10011 | The Secret Life of the Body 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| UNIB20010 |
Last updated: 21 February 2025