Studies In Opera (MUSI40054)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject is not an introduction to opera but aims to stimulate those who are already interested in the genre.
It examines issues that relate to the interdisciplinary nature of opera (such as the importance of the text and staging) alongside a study of selected works from the operatic genre with particular emphasis on their social and historical significance.
The subject encourages you to think about the future of the genre and also its role in Australia at the present time.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30045 Studies in Opera.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- be aware of the important issues in opera studies
- have a broad overview of the history and future of the genre
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed:
- a capacity for independent critical thought
- an openness to new ideas
- knowledge, skills and practices which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30045 | Studies In Opera | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two 500-word journal entries
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Essay
| End of the teaching period | 65% |
Attendance and participation in class
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator John Gabriel Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising 2 hours per week delivered as either a 2-hour seminar OR as a 1-hour lecture followed immediately by a 1-hour tutorial. Total time commitment 144 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
John Gabriel: john.gabriel@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30045 Studies in Opera.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance
Last updated: 4 March 2025