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Contextual Studies 1 (MUSI10180)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 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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Overview
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This subject introduces students to the basics of harmonic/melodic and rhythmic language for improvised music specifically and contemporary music generally, with a clear focus on consolidating, reconstructing and manipulating the fundamentals of music within the brain of the improvising musician.
Students attend Languages of Music (lecture/workshop) 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:
- apply an understanding of the fundamental elements of western tonal music and its structures;
- develop knowledge of how these fundamental structures work together in jazz standards;
- sing, perform and transcribe vocal/instrumental examples from the improvised music canon;
- identify and perform selected patterns and polyrhythms;
- sing and perform selected harmonic and melodic structures;
- apply basic keyboard technique to composition and accompanying.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician and composer;
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
- have reached a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication;
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Languages of Music - four assessments of 5% each: 200-word essay, 2-minute presentation; workbook (5 hours of work required), 2-minute test
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Languages of Music written exam
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Three 4-minute short in-class tests: Harmonic Devices; Rhythmic Devices; Practical Devices
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Three 4-minute practical exams: Harmonic Devices; Rhythmic Devices; Practical Devices
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must obtain a pass in the Languages of Music assessments to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ashley Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 51 hours, comprising one 2‐hour Languages of Music lecture/workshop, and three 45‐minute online practical tutorials per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Bachelor of Music Major Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 31 January 2024