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 Techniques 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1410
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces the student to fundamental skills specific to artistic performance in Contemporary music. In particular, studies will focus upon the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic elements necessary for creative music interpretation. Commonalities and specialities of a variety of different musical conventions will also be examined.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse basic melodic, harmonic and rhythmic systems.
  2. Apply techniques of interpretation and improvisation.
  3. Implement specific music fundamentals.
  4. Use fundamental vocal skills to reinforce creative practice.

Unit Content

  1. Fundamentals of music.
  2. Harmonic progression application.
  3. Improvisation and interpretation techniques.
  4. Vocalisation techniques.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops, Rehearsals.

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
PerformanceCreative performance assessment50%
PresentationPresentation of creative work50%

Text References

  • Coker, J. (1997). Hearin' the changes. USA: Advance Music.
  • DeLone, R.P. (1971). Music reading: An ensemble approach. Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley.
  • Reed, T. (1958). Progressive steps to syncopation for the modern drummer. Fla: Ted Reed.
  • Ledout, A. (1994). La lecture en cles de sol, fa et ut. Nouvelle edition revue et corrigee. France: Editions Henry Lemoine.
  • Mason, T. (1994). The art of hearing: aural skills for improvisors. USA: Music Ltd. Publishing.
  • Hammond, D. (1993). Percussion and rhythm workshop. Germany: Advance music.

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 Techniques 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1410
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces the student to fundamental skills specific to artistic performance in Contemporary music. In particular, studies will focus upon the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic elements necessary for creative music interpretation. Commonalities and specialities of a variety of different musical conventions will also be examined.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse basic melodic, harmonic and rhythmic systems.
  2. Apply techniques of interpretation and improvisation.
  3. Implement specific music fundamentals.
  4. Use fundamental vocal skills to reinforce creative practice.

Unit Content

  1. Fundamentals of music.
  2. Harmonic progression application.
  3. Improvisation and interpretation techniques.
  4. Vocalisation techniques.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops, Rehearsals.

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
PerformanceCreative performance assessment50%
PresentationPresentation of creative work50%

Text References

  • Coker, J. (1997). Hearin' the changes. USA: Advance Music.
  • DeLone, R.P. (1971). Music reading: An ensemble approach. Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley.
  • Reed, T. (1958). Progressive steps to syncopation for the modern drummer. Fla: Ted Reed.
  • Ledout, A. (1994). La lecture en cles de sol, fa et ut. Nouvelle edition revue et corrigee. France: Editions Henry Lemoine.
  • Mason, T. (1994). The art of hearing: aural skills for improvisors. USA: Music Ltd. Publishing.
  • Hammond, D. (1993). Percussion and rhythm workshop. Germany: Advance music.

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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