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Advanced Harmonic and Rhythmic Studies (MUSI30238)
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 is designed to introduce students to advanced Aural awareness concepts, including strategies for enhancing perception in highly chromatic tonal environments and atonal environments, techniques for practicing advanced rhythmic and harmonic concepts and transcription technique. All concepts embraced by this course will be explored through practical exercises, listening sessions and transcription.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will:
- transcribe, identify and perform selected melodies, rhythms and harmonic structures;
- identify intervals in atonal environments;
- sing atonal melodies;
- perform selected polyrhythms;
- reproduce selected material on the student's instrument.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will:
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies;
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects;
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of BFA CMP Contextual Studies 4 components: Harmonic Devices 4 and Rhythmic Devices 4 [H2A minimum result]
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20180 | Contextual Studies 4 | Semester 2 (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
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 in class tests and activities embracing all ideas studied and one transcription assignment
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 50% |
2 x viva voce practical examinations on the material studied in this subject (2000 words equivalent)
| During the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Andrea Meagher Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 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
96 hours (24 hours contact plus 72 hours (6hrs x12hrs) non-contact)
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 Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) Informal specialisation Interactive Composition Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 3 November 2022