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Music Analysis (MUSI30047)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject introduces a variety of methods and philosophies for the analysis of Western tonal and atonal music, each with its own strengths and limitations. Students undertake practical analysis assignments using different techniques, as well as a final project analysing a work of their own choice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- analyse musical works in a variety of styles using appropriate techniques;
- present musical insights clearly, within the notational conventions and terminology of particular analytical methods;
- make informed choices about methods of analysis applicable in different contexts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20061 | Music Language 2: Chromaticism & Beyond |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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3 written assignments – analysis (20% each) equivalent to 800 words each (total 2400). Weeks 4, 7, 11.
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 60% |
2 written assignments – analysis, in class (5% each) equivalent to 200 words each (total 400). Weeks 5, 8.
| From Week 5 to Week 8 | 10% |
Final written assignment (free choice analytical project) equivalent to 1200 words.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI40055 Music Analysis.
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 Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 3 November 2022