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Musicianship A - MUSC1302
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of English, Media and Performing Arts
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: MUSC1101; Excluded: MUSI1241
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the structures and processes of music, focussing on analysis of diatonic harmony in various styles and periods, the observation of harmonic and melodic practices in musical composition and the acquisition of aural and keyboard skills, covering basic musical structures and sight-reading. Requires the successful completion of music literature tests.

Assumed knowledge: A satisfactory standard in HSC music or in AMEB 7th grade practical (pass) plus 5th grade theory or musicianship.


Learning Outcomes

This component is designed for students to improve their ability to read music, to hear music analytically, to perform music accurately, and to assess the performances of others. On completing this course students should:
  • Consolidate knowledge of known material in the theory and practice of music
  • Extend their understanding of the function of harmony in music
  • Develop their skills in applying basic diatonic harmonic vocabulary to instrumental writing
  • Observe and analyse known and new harmonic vocabulary in representative music literature.

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