School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Contemporary Music Theory 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1409
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Michael Bernard EASTMAN

Description

This unit introduces the student to fundamental principles and concepts of music theory and their application within a contemporary music context. Basic skills will be developed through an examination of key musical elements, with the study of examples drawn from the contemporary music canon and used to reinforce the underpinning theoretical constructs.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1123

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse music using basic harmonic systems.
  2. Apply an understanding of basic rhythmic concepts.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory fundamentals.
  4. Discriminate basic theoretical concepts in written and recorded formats.
  5. Recognize and construct selected harmonic concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Basic analytical systems.
  2. Fundamental harmonic concepts.
  3. Fundamentals of music theory and notation.
  4. Meter and basic rhythmic concepts.
  5. Recognition and application of studied material to selected songs.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentConstruction and identification of studied material30%
AssignmentAnalysis of core repertoire30%
TestWritten test40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Contemporary Music Theory 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1409
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Michael Bernard EASTMAN

Description

This unit introduces the student to fundamental principles and concepts of music theory and their application within a contemporary music context. Basic skills will be developed through an examination of key musical elements, with the study of examples drawn from the contemporary music canon and used to reinforce the underpinning theoretical constructs.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1123

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse music using basic harmonic systems.
  2. Apply an understanding of basic rhythmic concepts.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory fundamentals.
  4. Discriminate basic theoretical concepts in written and recorded formats.
  5. Recognize and construct selected harmonic concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Basic analytical systems.
  2. Fundamental harmonic concepts.
  3. Fundamentals of music theory and notation.
  4. Meter and basic rhythmic concepts.
  5. Recognition and application of studied material to selected songs.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentConstruction and identification of studied material30%
AssignmentAnalysis of core repertoire30%
TestWritten test40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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