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 History and Culture 2
  • Unit Code

    MUS1417
  • Year

    2017
  • 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 tracks the progression of the art form through the definitive styles and eras with a focus on the major Contemporary Music artists of each period. Musical events and artists will be placed within a historical context. Emphasis will be placed on critical listening and written communication skills.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1113

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse common musical forms and structures as they apply to Contemporary Music.
  2. Define terms associated with Contemporary Music and its styles.
  3. Discuss the definitive musical events and artists of the Contemporary Music genre being studied and their relationships with major historical events.
  4. Explain important musical concepts, ideas and production techniques as they apply to the Contemporary Music genre being studied.
  5. Recognise aurally the definitive musical styles.

Unit Content

  1. Case studies in Contemporary Music.
  2. Musical concepts, ideas and production techniques in Contemporary Music.
  3. Musical terms, forms and structures associated with Contemporary Music.
  4. Techniques of critical listening.

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.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationWork plan of assignment30%
AssignmentHistorical overview30%
ExaminationWriting and listening exam40%

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 History and Culture 2
  • Unit Code

    MUS1417
  • Year

    2017
  • 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 tracks the progression of the art form through the definitive styles and eras with a focus on the major Contemporary Music artists of each period. Musical events and artists will be placed within a historical context. Emphasis will be placed on critical listening and written communication skills.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1113

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse common musical forms and structures as they apply to Contemporary Music.
  2. Define terms associated with Contemporary Music and its styles.
  3. Discuss the definitive musical events and artists of the Contemporary Music genre being studied and their relationships with major historical events.
  4. Explain important musical concepts, ideas and production techniques as they apply to the Contemporary Music genre being studied.
  5. Recognise aurally the definitive musical styles.

Unit Content

  1. Case studies in Contemporary Music.
  2. Musical concepts, ideas and production techniques in Contemporary Music.
  3. Musical terms, forms and structures associated with Contemporary Music.
  4. Techniques of critical listening.

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.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationWork plan of assignment30%
AssignmentHistorical overview30%
ExaminationWriting and listening exam40%

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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