Contextual Studies 3 (MUSI20177)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject familiarises the student with the practical and theoretical basis of contemporary music making.
Concepts and structures relating to rhythm, harmony, contemporary scoring practices and real time ensemble balancing are explored through an experiential pedagogy where students learn the techniques of leading a contemporary music ensemble in original creative composition.
Students attend Languages of Music (an interactive workshop/lecture) which is supported by practical small group tutorials for each of the three areas of: harmonic, rhythmic and practical devices. The assessment combines written examination and practical application.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify and describe key elements ofcontemporary repertoire and how this can be applied to individual performance practice;
- explore and summarise the history and styles of improvised music;
- transcribe, identify and perform selected melodies, rhythms and harmonic structures;
- identify and perform selected rhythmic and polyrhythmic patterns;
- perform melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic tasks illustrating aural comprehension;
- utilise theoretical conventions of music and apply these to jazz and improvisation practices.
Last updated: 9 October 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10193 | Contextual Studies 2 | 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: 9 October 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Languages of Music Oral Presentation
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Languages of Music (50 minutes in duration)
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Three separate in-class practical tests: Harmonic Devices (2mins); Rhythmic Devices (2mins); Practical Devices (2mins).
| During the teaching period | 15% |
Three Separate Practical Exams: Harmonic Devices (6mins); Rhythmic Devices (6mins); Practical Devices (6mins).
| During the examination period | 45% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all lectures, tutorials, and practical classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 9 October 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Andrea Keller Meagher Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 51 contact hours comprised of, one 2‐hour Languages of Music lecture/workshop, and three 45‐minute practical tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 9 October 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Informal specialisation Interactive Composition specialisation Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation specialisation
Last updated: 9 October 2024