Applied Aural Musicianship 1 (MUSI10204)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject develops fundamental musical hearing, focusing on tonal harmonic relationships and rhythmic properties.
Students determine their own pathways, concentrating on skills most relevant to their individual needs and interests.
Learning activities may include specialized keyboard lab sessions, lectures, tutorial workshops, and varied online experiences through which students will be supported in developing their overall aural abilities.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- perform simple passages from tonal music using a variety of naming systems and solmizations;
- read and perform simple rhythms using both non-pitched means and rhythm solmization;
- memorize, transcribe and analyze short simple melodies, rhythms, and chord progressions;
- identify fundamental properties of sound and formal sections within a piece of music.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- analytical skills
- skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes
- skills in cooperation and communication
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Elementary music theory: AMEB Level 3, or a good understanding of Chapters 1-7 of Stephen G. Laitz’s “The Complete Musician”.
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
4 Customised Online Tests (10% x 4) requiring approximately 20 hours work in total
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Practical Assignment 1 - application of chosen skills to topics, as specified.
| Early in the teaching period | 12.5% |
Practical Assignment 2 - application of chosen skills to topics, as specified.
| Mid teaching period | 12.5% |
Practical Assignment 3 - application of chosen skills to topics, as specified.
| Late in the teaching period | 12.5% |
Practical Assignment 4 - application of chosen skills to topics, as specified.
| During the assessment period | 12.5% |
Preparation for and participation in in‐class exercises, demonstrating skill development over time. Requiring approximately 10 hours of work.
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance is required. | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Melody Eotvos Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 30 hours, comprising 18 hours on campus (one 1-hour tutorial and one 30-minute seminar per week) plus 12 hours of asynchronous online lectures Total time commitment 80 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Melody Eotvos: melody.eotvos@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 8 November 2024