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 & Culture 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS2407
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit tracks the progression of Contemporary music through the definitive styles and eras with a focus on the major artists of each period. Musical events and artists will be placed within a historical context. Emphasis will be placed on critical listening skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse common musical forms and structures.
  2. Articulate the definitive musical and historical events.
  3. Define terms associated with Contemporary Music.
  4. Explain important musical concepts, ideas and production techniques as they apply to the Contemporary Music styles being studied.
  5. Recognise aurally the definitive musical styles from the Contemporary Music styles being studied.

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 the Contemporary Music styles being studied.
  4. Techniques of critical listening.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Tutorials, 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 assignment20%
AssignmentHistorical overview20%
ExaminationWritten and listening exam60%

Text References

  • Belz, C. (1972). The story of rock. Oxford University Press.
  • Du Noyer, P. (1995). The story of rock'n'roll. Sydney: The Book Company.
  • George-Warren, H., & Romanowski, P. (2001). The rolling stone encyclopedia of rock & roll. NY: Fireside.
  • Shuker, R. (2008). Understanding popular music culture. London: Routledge.
  • Oliver, P. (1969). The story of the blues. London: Penguin Books.
  • Palmer, R. (1996). Dancing in the street: A rock and roll history. London: BBC Books.
  • Longhurst, B. (2007). Popular music in society. UK: Polity.

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 & Culture 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS2407
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit tracks the progression of Contemporary music through the definitive styles and eras with a focus on the major artists of each period. Musical events and artists will be placed within a historical context. Emphasis will be placed on critical listening skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse common musical forms and structures.
  2. Articulate the definitive musical and historical events.
  3. Define terms associated with Contemporary Music.
  4. Explain important musical concepts, ideas and production techniques as they apply to the Contemporary Music styles being studied.
  5. Recognise aurally the definitive musical styles from the Contemporary Music styles being studied.

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 the Contemporary Music styles being studied.
  4. Techniques of critical listening.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Tutorials, 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 assignment20%
AssignmentHistorical overview20%
ExaminationWritten and listening exam60%

Text References

  • Belz, C. (1972). The story of rock. Oxford University Press.
  • Du Noyer, P. (1995). The story of rock'n'roll. Sydney: The Book Company.
  • George-Warren, H., & Romanowski, P. (2001). The rolling stone encyclopedia of rock & roll. NY: Fireside.
  • Shuker, R. (2008). Understanding popular music culture. London: Routledge.
  • Oliver, P. (1969). The story of the blues. London: Penguin Books.
  • Palmer, R. (1996). Dancing in the street: A rock and roll history. London: BBC Books.
  • Longhurst, B. (2007). Popular music in society. UK: Polity.

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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