MUSM1285 Theory 2
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
Building upon MUSM1283, this course covers a broad range of topics in the study of western tonal music theory in terms of contemporary practice. In addition, relevant aspects of non-western and pre-Baroque, jazz, and atonal music will be discussed. The course will give the student an excellent foundation in basic music theory as a support for studies in performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music education. In addition, this provides a solid ground for further specialised study in the fields of music theory and analysis. The course emphasises active listening and creative work, in addition to developing skills in the reading and writing of western music notation. Guest lecturers will include members of all areas of the school of music faculty (for example: aural, jazz, performance, composition and musicology and ethnomusicology). This course is designed to continue from MUSM1283 as a 1st year course, developing understanding of basic theoretical principles of melody, voice-leading and simple harmony. It prepares the student for MUSM2268. |
| Learning Outcomes | 1. Develop practical understanding of all significant aspects of western music theory, and introducing aspects of non-western music theory. 2. To introduce students to cross-cultural and historical applications of contemporary theoretical knowledge and skill 3. Develop the ability to analyse many diverse kinds of music from a range of perspectives 4. To prepare students for conducting research into theoretical and analytical aspects of music 5. To connect aspects of music from the past with present-day composition and performance 6. To prepare students for critical thinking in relation to music theories and traditions of analysis 7. To enhance performance, composition and academic skills through developing greater depth of understanding of the nature of music and musical materials. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Attendance required at 85% of classes for successful completion. Short in-class tests [these will test the student's understanding of work at several points during the semester and may serve as diagnostics] 20%. Short assignments [may be homework theory exercises, research, or other short tasks as out-of-class work]: 40%. Exam [assesses the student's work across all topics]: 40%. |
| Workload |
One lecture per week + one tutorial = 2 contact hours. The lecture time will be the primary content delivery, and also a time when drills and assignments can be given to the entire class. The tutorials will take the form of intensive workshops, exploring the practical application of the course material. |
| Requisite Statement |
Corequisite : Aural 2 or Aural 2 Advanced Prerequisite : Theory 1 or Theory 1 Advanced
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| Academic Contact | Bengt-Olov.Palmqvist@anu.edu.au |
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