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Music Theatre Contextual Studies 1 (MUST10013)
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 provides a foundational perspective of the history and major developments in Musical Theatre from the early 1900’s through to the 1960’s within social, cultural and historical contexts and as they connect to diverse objectives and influences. Skills in analysis of elements of structure and performance of music theatre works are also introduced.
Students will develop skills in musicianship, aural studies and music theory. This will provide them with a music theory foundation for their practice-based voice studies. Through their research, practice of music theory and general musicianship students will develop a foundational knowledge of the origins of music theatre and how music works within music theatre. This subject includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- appraise and contextualise historical developments in music theatre, circa 1900–1960;
- compare performance practices in musical theatre contexts;
- contextualise performance styles in music theatre in the period 1900–1960;
- demonstrate fundamental knowledge in music theory and music literacy, and fundamental skills in aural acuity and musicianship;
- integrate music theory skills into practice for a supported craft-based approach to singing.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUST10004 | Music Theatre Contextual Studies | No longer available |
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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Skills Presentation (Music Theatre Music Theory and Skills) individual presentation
| Week 6 | 20% |
Oral Presentation (Music Theatre Styles and Society) individual presentation
| Week 8 | 20% |
Written examination (Music Theatre Music Theory and Skills)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Research essay (Music Theatre Styles and Society)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Donna Dunmire Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 1.5-hour Music Theory and Skills class (plus online work) and one 1.5-hour Music Theatre History class per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 204 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 Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
Last updated: 31 January 2024