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 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS2409
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit continues to develop the students understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of music theory and their application within a contemporary music context. The student will demonstrate the application of intermediary theoretical concepts through an examination of key musical elements. Over the course of the unit the student should demonstrate acceptable progress towards the acquisition of intermediary music theory skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse intermediate harmonic and melodic systems.
  2. Demonstrate acceptable progress towards the acquisition of intermediate-level music theory skills.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory fundamentals.
  4. Discriminate and apply basic theoretical concepts in written and recorded formats.
  5. Recognise intermediate-level harmonic and rhythmic concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Analytical systems.
  2. Intermediary harmonic concepts.
  3. Intermediary meter and basic rhythmic concepts.
  4. Music theory and notation at an intermediate level.
  5. Recognition and application of studied material to selected songs.

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%
AssignmentApplication and analysis of core repertoire30%
TestWritten test40%

Text References

  • Bernard, J.W., (1997). Music theory in concept and practice. NY: University of Rochester Press.
  • Holst, I. (1963). An ABC of music. UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Hindemith, P., (1946). Elementary training for musicians. UK: Schott & Co.

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 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS2409
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit continues to develop the students understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of music theory and their application within a contemporary music context. The student will demonstrate the application of intermediary theoretical concepts through an examination of key musical elements. Over the course of the unit the student should demonstrate acceptable progress towards the acquisition of intermediary music theory skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse intermediate harmonic and melodic systems.
  2. Demonstrate acceptable progress towards the acquisition of intermediate-level music theory skills.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory fundamentals.
  4. Discriminate and apply basic theoretical concepts in written and recorded formats.
  5. Recognise intermediate-level harmonic and rhythmic concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Analytical systems.
  2. Intermediary harmonic concepts.
  3. Intermediary meter and basic rhythmic concepts.
  4. Music theory and notation at an intermediate level.
  5. Recognition and application of studied material to selected songs.

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%
AssignmentApplication and analysis of core repertoire30%
TestWritten test40%

Text References

  • Bernard, J.W., (1997). Music theory in concept and practice. NY: University of Rochester Press.
  • Holst, I. (1963). An ABC of music. UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Hindemith, P., (1946). Elementary training for musicians. UK: Schott & Co.

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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