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Pop Song Writing (MUSI30080)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject introduces the basics of song writing for the commercial music industry. Aspects of song form, lyric writing, "band" components and industry requirements will be examined. The subject in particular will allow for individual showing and investigation of original songs.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- identify key aspects of commercial song writing;
- identify key issues impacting upon the transfer of a work into the commercial music industry;
- develop and apply appropriate score presentation and song writing skills;
- make effective decisions and solve problems arising from the scoring and performance of an original song.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician;
- demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments;
- demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century;
- critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;
- work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments;
- understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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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Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks an/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance | During the teaching period | 50% |
Formal: Song writring major task; original song
| 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
12 hours contact & 12 hours study per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
Last updated: 3 November 2022