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Music Therapy Methods 2 (MUSI90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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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.
Note: This subject is offered in two cohorts:
- Melbourne based students attend on-campus classes and activities
- Interstate or regional students attend online classes and activities, and on-campus intensives in Melbourne
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: 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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Submit a 10 to 15-minute video recording of a relaxation induction exercise followed by an instrumental improvisation designed for relaxation
| Week 5 | 25% |
Compose and submit a 3 to 5-minute audio recording of an original song demonstrating skills in creating beats and rapping
| Week 9 | 25% |
Submit a 30 to 40-minute 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: 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 2
Coordinator Grace Thompson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising 12-hours online lecture content, and either 24-hours on-campus weekly tutorials (Melbourne-based students) OR 18-hours synchronous online weekly tutorials and one 6-hour day on-campus intensive (Interstate or regional students) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024