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Orchestration (MUSI90196)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Melody Eotvos: melody.eotvos@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject covers knowledge of the ranges and characteristics of standard Western instruments and voices and techniques for notation and combination of diverse instruments.
The subject will involve practical performance of the assignments directed by students. There will be a take-home exam, covering instrumental ranges, transposition, terms, techniques, and brief notated exercises as covered in lectures.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify the ranges and capabilities of standard Western instruments and voices;
- write effectively for standard Western instruments and voices, demonstrating understanding of their timbral characteristics individually and in combination;
- transcribe and/or arrange simple pieces for diverse instruments
- notate scores and parts for performance clearly, using correct conventions;
- collaborate on the performance and direction of their own work;
- respond creatively to the particular needs of music for educational use.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- effectively reinterpret existing works
- see new potential in old materials
- communicate with groups effectively
- design tasks appropriately for different skill levels
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30025 | Orchestration | Semester 1 (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
4 written assignments (arranging) – 8% each. Due in weeks 3, 6, 8, 9.
| Throughout the teaching period | 32% |
Arrangement for large ensemble
| End of the teaching period | 18% |
Take-home exam
| During the examination period | 25% |
Arrangment for educational use
| During the examination period | 15% |
Participation and direction in performance tutorials in weeks 3, 6, 9 & 12. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Melody Eotvos Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture / tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 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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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30025 Orchestration.
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 Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Instrumental Specialisation (formal) Studio - 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: 31 January 2024