Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Music Tools

• Unit Code

  MUS1517

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  5

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

In this unit students make practical use of some fundamental music-research tools. Students are taught how to gather information.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Assemble and organise primary and secondary sources.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of music notation software.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of various music research tools.
4. Understand the conventions of scholarly writing.
5. Use technology to research music-related topics.

Unit Content

1. Electronic databases.
2. Endnote.
3. Fundamentals of notation software.
4. Library Catalogues.
5. New Grove.
6. Sibelius.
7. Writing and Referencing.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Practical Demonstrations.

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.

Text References

• Basart, A.P. (1989). Writing about music: A guide to publishing opportunities for authors and reviewers. In Fallen Leaf feference books in music, xxiv, 588p. Berkeley, CA: Fallen Leaf Press.
• Belman, J. (2007). A short guide to writing about music. The short guide series. (2nd ed.). NY: Pearson Longman.
• Donahue, T. (2010). A style and usage guide to writing about music. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
• Herbert, T. (2009). Music in words: A guide to researching and writing about music. NY: Oxford University Press.
• Wingell, R. (1990). Writing about music: An introductory guide. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
• Irvine, D., Pauly, R.G., & Radice, M.A. (1999). Irvine's writing about music. (3rd ed.). Portland, OR: Amadeus Press.
• Poutlney, D. (1995). Studying music history: Learning, reasoning and writing about music history and literature. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
• Watanabe, R.T. (1967). Introduction to music research. Prentice-Hall History of Music Series. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
• Holoman, D.K. (2008). Writing about music: A style sheet. (2nd ed.). Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.

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