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MUSI207 Foundations in Music Craft

Updated: 05 October 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MUSI103 or MUSI107
Notes

A working knowledge and practical application of the rudiments of music and music notation is required.
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Alan Davison (adaviso3@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces students to fundamental structures and concepts present in music through creative practical application. There is a strong emphasis on aural development and perception throughout, as well as integration of software common in music composition, typesetting and the classroom.
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.

Instrumentation and Orchestration
ISBN: 9780534251871
Blatter, A., Cengage 2nd ed. 1997
Text refers to: Trimester 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 30%
Assessment Notes
Orchestration workbook, involving a series of tasks
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2 GA: 1, 4, 5, 6
Assignment 2 30%
Assessment Notes
Theory workbook, involving a series of tasks
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 GA: 1, 4, 5, 6
Assignment 3: Aural workbook 40%
Assessment Notes
A variety of aural tasks.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA: 1, 4, 5, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. recognise and apply from both aural and written perspectives fundamental contrapuntal techniques within Western music composition;
  2. apply relevant instrument considerations (such as transposition and register characteristics) to music composition and arrangement; and
  3. competently use music notation software to produce a musical score and parts.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students are introduced to the history of, and processes inherent in, music composition. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills and problem solving are addressed through on-line and in-class discussions and tasks. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Music notation skills and literacy are addressed through score reading and writing and also applied through use of music notation software. All these skills are necessary for the student to continue working in a music community post degree. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Music notation skills and literacy are addressed through score reading and writing and also applied through use of music notation software. All these skills are necessary for the student to continue working in a music community post degree. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is addressed through theoretical musical exercises. 		True True True
   

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