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Music Theatre Contextual Studies 2 (MUST10015)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject expands awareness of the history and major developments in music theatre of the second half of the 20th century within social, cultural and historical contexts and as they connect to diverse objectives and influences.

Through research and debate, students will have the opportunity to further advance analytical skills in elements of structure and performance of music theatre works. Students will extend skills in musicianship, aural studies and music theory. This will provide them with an analytical music theory framework and vital skills for their practice-based voice and music studies.

Through research, debate and the demonstration of skills, students will develop deeper understanding of the development of music theatre through to the contemporary era.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • appraise and contextualise historical developments in music theatre from the 1960's through to the present era;
  • critically analyse a variety of performance philosophies and their relative merits and shortcomings from multiple perspectives;
  • critically examine music theatre performance styles from the 1960's through to the present era;
  • demonstrate music literacy, aural acuity and musicianship skills.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MUST10013 Music Theatre Contextual Studies 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
MUST10014 Music Theatre Studio 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 18.75

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Group Debate (Music Theatre Styles and Society) group presentation

  • 25 minutes
Week 1025%

Skills Presentation (Music Theatre Music Theory and Skills) individual presentation

  • 15 minutes
Week 1225%

Analytical essay (Music Theatre Music Theory and Skills)

  • 1000 words
During the examination period25%

Research essay (Music Theatre Styles and Society)

  • 1000 words
During the examination period25%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorPeter Rutherford
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 1.5-hour Music Theory and Skills class and one 1.5-hour Music Theatre History class per week for 12 weeks.
    Total time commitment204 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Peter Rutherford: peter.rutherford@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

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    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)

Last updated: 31 January 2024