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MUSI101 Fundamental Musical Processes and Structures

Updated: 18 October 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 On line E - Wholly online unit
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MUSI103 or MUSI104 or MUSI161
Notes

a working knowledge and practical application of the rudiments of music and music notation is required

Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Hugh de Ferranti (hdeferra@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides students with an understanding of fundamental elements of music making such as form, texture, rhythmic design, and tonality/modality. It employs both musicological and ethnomusicological material in its examination of basic techniques and structures in music. It is taught and assessed from both creative and analytical perspectives.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Music in Western Civilization, Vol. B: The Baroque and Classical Eras
ISBN: 9780495008682
Wright, C. and Simms, B., Thomson-Schirmer 2006
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus and Online
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

A Short Guide to Writing about Music
ISBN: 9780321187918
Bellman, J., Pearson-Longman 2nd ed. 2007
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus and Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Analytical tasks
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1-6
Assignment 2 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Analytical tasks
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1-6
Assignment 3 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Creative exercises
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-6
Assignment 4 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Creative exercises
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-6
In-class Test 20% On Campus
Assessment Notes
In-class test, equivalent to 100 words
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1-6
Online Test 20% Online
Assessment Notes
Online test, equivalent to 100 words
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1-6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand basic processes and structures in music;
  2. identify major forms and textures in music;
  3. implement the skills/techniques learnt through short creative exercises.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline will be imparted through lectures and workshops, practised in structured class/online discussions, and assessed through assignments and online tests. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills will be demonstrated in lectures and through monitored class discussions, and assessed/practised through written assignments and in-class tests. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The content of this unit ensures a global perspective (musical processes from around the world). 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Information literacy will be demonstrated in lectures and through monitored class discussions, and assessed/practised through written assignments and in-class tests. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Lifelong learning is inherent in the analysis taught, assessed and practised in this unit which students can apply to other life/profession contexts. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is inherent in the analysis taught, assessed and practised in this unit which students can apply to other life/profession contexts. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Social responsibility will be taught and practised in group-based class activities. 		True True
8 Team Work
Teamwork will be taught and practised in group-based class activities. 		True True
   

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