Music Education Major
Code MABUTW
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About this Major
Focuses on classroom music teaching.
Students have the option to complete a minor in instrumental music teaching and conducting/ensemble direction, and can also undertake electives in primary and early childhood music teaching. The major is offered in conjunction with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and students undertaking this major opt to specialise in either Classical, Jazz or Contemporary music. Under certain circumstances, students may undertake crossover units from other streams.
Special entry requirements
All applicants are required to complete a practical test on their chosen instrument, and complete a short aural/theory test (except for Music Studies). It is desirable that all applicants have Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Grade V level of performance, with equivalents considered.
Code MABUTW
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.
Jazz
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1391 | Jazz Principal Study 1 | 15 |
| MUS1381 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 1 | 15 |
| MUS1341 | Ensemble Studies 1 | 15 |
| MUS1362 | Jazz Principal Study 2 | 15 |
| MUS1382 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 2 | 15 |
| MUS2363 | Jazz Principal Study 3 | 15 |
| MUS2383 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 3 | 15 |
| MUS2364 | Jazz Principal Study 4 | 15 |
| MUS2384 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 4 | 15 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3320 | Teaching Senior School Music | 15 |
Contemporary
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1471 | Contemporary Principal Study 1 | 15 |
| MUS1381 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 1 | 15 |
| MUS1341 | Ensemble Studies 1 | 15 |
| MUS1472 | Contemporary Principal Study 2 | 15 |
| MUS1382 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 2 | 15 |
| MUS2473 | Contemporary Principal Study 3 | 15 |
| MUS2383 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 3 | 15 |
| MUS2474 | Contemporary Principal Study 4 | 15 |
| MUS2384 | Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 4 | 15 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3320 | Teaching Senior School Music | 15 |
Classical
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1551 | Classical Principal Study 1 | 15 |
| MUS1563 | Classical Musicianship 1 | 15 |
| MUS1540 | Classical Ensembles 1 | 15 |
| MUS1552 | Classical Principal Study 2 | 15 |
| MUS1564 | Classical Musicianship 2 | 15 |
| MUS2553 | Classical Principal Study 3 | 15 |
| MUS2563 | Classical Musicianship 3 | 15 |
| MUS2554 | Classical Principal Study 4 | 15 |
| MUS2564 | Classical Musicianship 4 | 15 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3320 | Teaching Senior School Music | 15 |
Composition and Music Technology
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1611 | Notation and Orchestration 1 | 15 |
| MUS1563 | Classical Musicianship 1 | 15 |
| MUS1604 | Home and Studio Recording | 15 |
| MUS1612 | Notation and Orchestration 2 | 15 |
| MUS1564 | Classical Musicianship 2 | 15 |
| MUS2635 | Composing for Film, Media and the Gaming Industry | 15 |
| MUS2563 | Classical Musicianship 3 | 15 |
| MUS2650 | The Electronic Music Producer | 15 |
| MUS2564 | Classical Musicianship 4 | 15 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3320 | Teaching Senior School Music | 15 |
Music Studies
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1140 | Music of Our Time: The Australian Musical Landscape | 15 |
| MUS1563 | Classical Musicianship 1 | 15 |
| MUS1604 | Home and Studio Recording | 15 |
| MUS1570 | Music History: Classical and Romantic | 15 |
| MUS1564 | Classical Musicianship 2 | 15 |
| MUS2490 | Music History: Iconic Albums from Beatles to Beyonce | 15 |
| MUS2563 | Classical Musicianship 3 | 15 |
| MUS1390 | Music History: Chasin' the Trane - Modern Jazz Takes Hold | 15 |
| MUS2564 | Classical Musicianship 4 | 15 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in depth regarding the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for secondary music education.
- Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of music teaching.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement music programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
- Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in music.
- Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in music.
- Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates will be eligible to seek employment in both government and non-government secondary schools teaching Music, and have the option to also work as a primary school specialist music teacher.
Possible future job titles
Music education, School music teacher, Music specialist, Instrumental teacher.
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