Stream

Music Studies - MUSCJ23409

Stream Summary

Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science

School: School of the Arts and Media

Contact: sam@unsw.edu.au

Program: 3409 - Arts

Award(s):

Bachelor of Arts (Minor)

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Stream Outline

THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.

The Music Studies minor examines music as a manifestation of culture and society, as an intellectual product and as a specific reflection of experience. Musicological methodologies are central to the disciplinary study of music. The minor in Music Studies enables you to develop your musicianship, musical skills and contextual understanding of music in preparation for professional work in music areas as diverse as broadcasting, recording, arts administration and advocacy, concert planning, and music and general arts journalism.

Stream Learning Outcomes

You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
  • Explain the relationship between various musics and their historical, social , cultural and technological contexts
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the materials, structures and processes of music
  • Demonstrate executant musical skill through individual and/or ensemble performance

Stream Structure

If you wish to gain a minor stream in Music Studies you must complete 24 units of credit including 12 UOC of core courses at Level 1, 6 UOC at Level 2 and 6 UOC at Level 3.

Level 1

You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:

Level 2

You must complete 6 UOC from the following:

Level 3

You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
Music

Study Levels

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