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Pop Song Writing 1 (MUSI10184) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Completion of a Pop Song Writing logbook that documents observation and practice completed

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period25%

Completion of Pop Song Writing tasks.

  • 600 words (equivalent)
Second half of the teaching period15%

Completion and submission of an original pop song of 3-minute and 30 seconds in duration that is based on song writing and commercial music concepts presented by staff during this subject, equivalent to 2150 words. In addition, a 250 word statement clearly describing how song form, lyric writing and melodic & harmonic structure in the song submitted demonstrates key aspects of pop song writing discussed in this subject.

  • 2400 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period60%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classesThroughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 27 April 2024