Contextual Studies 4 (MUSI20180)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - 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 smallgroup tutorials for each of the three areas of: harmonic, rhythmic and practical devices.
The assessment combines written examination and practical application.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply key elements of contemporary repertoire to individual performance practice with a view to innovation and sustainable artistic practice;
- develop a folio of creative work in response to history and styles of improvised music investigated in CS3;
- 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
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10180 | Contextual Studies 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10193 | Contextual Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI20177 | Contextual Studies 3 | Semester 1 (Online) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Composition Folio
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Languages of Music
| Week 12 | 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 semester | N/A |
Additional details
Late submission: Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Last updated: 9 October 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Andrea Keller Meagher Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 51 contact hours comprising of, one 2‐hour Languages of Music lecture/workshop, and three 45‐minute practical tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 9 October 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) Informal specialisation Interactive Composition specialisation Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation specialisation
Last updated: 9 October 2024