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Music Theatre Contextual Studies 1 (MUST10013)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 1
Peter Rutherford: peter.rutherford@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides a foundational perspective of the history and major developments in Musical Theatre from the early 1900’s through to the 1960’s within social, cultural and historical contexts and as they connect to diverse objectives and influences. Skills in analysis of elements of structure and performance of music theatre works are also introduced.
Students will develop skills in musicianship, aural studies and music theory. This will provide them with a music theory foundation for their practice-based voice studies. Through their research, practice of music theory and general musicianship students will develop a foundational knowledge of the origins of music theatre and how music works within music theatre. This subject includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- appraise and contextualise historical developments in music theatre, circa 1900–1960;
- compare performance practices in musical theatre contexts;
- contextualise performance styles in music theatre in the period 1900–1960;
- demonstrate fundamental knowledge in music theory and music literacy, and fundamental skills in aural acuity and musicianship;
- integrate music theory skills into practice for a supported craft-based approach to singing.
Last updated: 5 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MUST10004 Music Theatre Contextual Studies
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: 5 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10-minute Skills Presentation (Music Theatre Music Theory and Skills) individual presentation
| Mid teaching period | 20% |
10-minute Oral Presentation (Music Theatre Styles and Society) individual presentation
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
75-minute Written examination (Music Theatre Music Theory and Skills)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Research essay (Music Theatre Styles and Society)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/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 period | N/A |
Last updated: 5 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Peter Rutherford Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 1.5-hour Music Theory and Skills class (plus online work) and one 1.5-hour Music Theatre History class per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 204 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
Peter Rutherford: peter.rutherford@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 5 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) - 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: 5 February 2024