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Music Analysis (MUSI40055)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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On completion of this subject, students will be able to analyse short pieces using various methods of analysis, including linear analysis, and will have formed a critical perspective of the variety of analytical techniques available.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- apply advanced analytic methods to the analysis of tonal and atonal music
- evaluate a number of approaches to the analysis of western tonal classical music
- articulate ways of understanding the cultural context of, and ramifications for, the development of western music analysis
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
740-288 Music Language 2: Chromaticism and Beyond or equivalent, or permission of the coordinator
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
- Regular analysis exercises (70%)
- End-of-semester project (1600 words or equivalent), due during the examination period (30%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS) Major Tailored Program (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022