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Music Analysis (MUSI40055)
HonoursPoints: 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
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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: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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3 written assignments with commentary – analysis (20% each) equivalent to 1000 words each.
| During the teaching period | 60% |
2 written assignments – analysis (5% each) equivalent to 200 words each.
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Final written assignment with commentary (free choice analytical project).
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30047 Music Analysis.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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 Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology - 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: 10 November 2023