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Music Therapy Methods 2 (MUSI90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject prepares students for the practice of music therapy methods in a range of practice contexts. It focuses on extending skills across the areas of repertoire, song writing, receptive methods and improvisation. Skill development is focused on creating and producing raps and beats, and extending known songs using musical and lyrical strategies. Students will be introduced to the pairing of music with imagery for therapeutic purposes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- create and produce raps and beats using existing and original material;
- improvise within a range of musical frameworks including known songs and music supported activities;
- design inductions and identify appropriate repertoire to facilitate supportive music and imagery experiences;
- demonstrate musical skills in analysing and playing repertoire with short preparation times.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- developed the ability to respond spontaneously to new situations;
- developed the ability to respond authentically to others;
- developed the ability to listen to others.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to Master of Music Therapy (M04AA) students only.
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 |
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Submit a video recording of a relaxation induction exercise followed by an instrumental improvisation designed for relaxation (due approximately Week 5)
| Week 5 | 25% |
Compose and submit an audio recording of an original song demonstrating skills in creating beats and rapping (due approximately Week 9)
| Week 9 | 25% |
Submit a video of a live recording of 10 songs including 2 originals and 8 assigned songs, including 1 provided with 48 hours to prepare
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Grace Thompson Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours ON CAMPUS DELIVERY - One 3-hour practical class per week. BLENDED LEARNING DELIVERY - 36 hours as part of intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester. 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Baker, F. A. (2015). Therapeutic Songwriting: Developments in Theory, Methods, and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Therapy - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022