Music Analysis (MUSI40055)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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;
- articulate the strengths and weaknesses of analytical methods for particular tasks.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20061 | Music Language 2: Chromaticism & Beyond |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank)
Summer Term (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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
3 written assignments with commentary – analysis (20% each) equivalent to 1000 words each.
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 60% |
2 written assignments – analysis (5% each) equivalent to 200 words each.
| From Week 3 to Week 9 | 10% |
Final written assignment with commentary (free choice analytical project).
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial 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
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30047 Music Analysis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Composition - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022