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 Aural 8
  • Unit Code

    MUS4425
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Students will demonstrate the application of advanced aural principles and techniques within a contemporary music context. Students will be expected to apply developed aural skills in a variety of contexts through an examination of complex musical elements. By the end of the unit students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of advanced aural skills. The vocalisation of material will continue to be developed to support the underpinning theoretical constructs, with singing and dictation being the primary tools for internalising each area of study.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced aural concepts and techniques.
  2. Demonstrate the acquisition of complex aural skills.
  3. Perform selected melodic and rhythmic dictations and sight singing exercises.
  4. Recognise the presence and application of studied material in recorded examples.
  5. Vocalise and identify selected intervals, scales, chords and chord progressions.

Unit Content

  1. Advanced aural concepts and approaches.
  2. Advanced harmonic concepts and rhythmic concepts.
  3. Application of studied material to selected songs.
  4. Complex vocalisation skills, including sight-singing.
  5. Implementation and recognition of material in recorded examples.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and tutorials.

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
ExerciseRecognition of harmonies through singing.25%
ExerciseSight singing25%
ExaminationWritten exam50%

Text References

  • ^ Edlund, L. (unknown). Modus vetus: Sight singing and ear training in major/minor tonality. USA: Chester Music.
  • ^ Mason, T. (1994). The art of hearing: Aural skills for improvisors. USA: Music LTD Publishing.
  • Baker, D. (1976). Ear training for jazz musicians. USA: Studio P.R.
  • Hindemith, P. (1946). Elementary training for musicians. UK: Schott & Co.
  • Spiewak, T. (1990). Aural training for musicians and music students. Vic, Australia: Box Hill College of TAFE.
  • Coker, J. (1997). Hearin' the changes. USA: Advance Music.

^ Mandatory reference


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 Aural 8
  • Unit Code

    MUS4425
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Students will demonstrate the application of advanced aural principles and techniques within a contemporary music context. Students will be expected to apply developed aural skills in a variety of contexts through an examination of complex musical elements. By the end of the unit students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of advanced aural skills. The vocalisation of material will continue to be developed to support the underpinning theoretical constructs, with singing and dictation being the primary tools for internalising each area of study.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced aural concepts and techniques.
  2. Demonstrate the acquisition of complex aural skills.
  3. Perform selected melodic and rhythmic dictations and sight singing exercises.
  4. Recognise the presence and application of studied material in recorded examples.
  5. Vocalise and identify selected intervals, scales, chords and chord progressions.

Unit Content

  1. Advanced aural concepts and approaches.
  2. Advanced harmonic concepts and rhythmic concepts.
  3. Application of studied material to selected songs.
  4. Complex vocalisation skills, including sight-singing.
  5. Implementation and recognition of material in recorded examples.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and tutorials.

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
ExerciseRecognition of harmonies through singing.25%
ExerciseSight singing25%
ExaminationWritten exam50%

Text References

  • ^ Edlund, L. (unknown). Modus vetus: Sight singing and ear training in major/minor tonality. USA: Chester Music.
  • ^ Mason, T. (1994). The art of hearing: Aural skills for improvisors. USA: Music LTD Publishing.
  • Baker, D. (1976). Ear training for jazz musicians. USA: Studio P.R.
  • Hindemith, P. (1946). Elementary training for musicians. UK: Schott & Co.
  • Spiewak, T. (1990). Aural training for musicians and music students. Vic, Australia: Box Hill College of TAFE.
  • Coker, J. (1997). Hearin' the changes. USA: Advance Music.

^ Mandatory reference


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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