Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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 Theory 8
  • Unit Code

    MUS4426
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery


Description

In this unit, students will demonstrate their knowledge of advanced music theory and arranging and its application within a contemporary music context. Students will also demonstrate the application of complex theoretical concepts through an examination and application of key musical elements. Over the course of the unit students should demonstrate the application of advanced music theory concepts in accordance with professional music industry standards and expectations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and apply advanced melodic and harmonic devices in a variety of music settings.
  2. Demonstrate a strong awareness of the application of advanced music theory and arranging skills.
  3. Demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced music theory and arranging concepts.
  4. Discriminate and apply advanced theoretical concepts in written and recorded formats.

Unit Content

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

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and 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
ExerciseConstruction and identification of studied material30%
AssignmentApplication and analysis of core repertoire30%
ExaminationWritten exam40%

Text References

  • Alder, S. (2002). The study of orchestration. (3rd ed.). London: WW Norton & Company Inc.
  • Bernard, J.W. (1997). Music theory in concept and practice. NY: University of Rochester Press.
  • Turek, R. (2007). Theory for today's musician. Boston, USA: McGraw-Hill.
  • Holst, I. (1963). An ABC of music. UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Nestico, S. (1993). The complete arranger. USA: Fenwood Music Co.
  • 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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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 Theory 8
  • Unit Code

    MUS4426
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery


Description

In this unit, students will demonstrate their knowledge of advanced music theory and arranging and its application within a contemporary music context. Students will also demonstrate the application of complex theoretical concepts through an examination and application of key musical elements. Over the course of the unit students should demonstrate the application of advanced music theory concepts in accordance with professional music industry standards and expectations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and apply advanced melodic and harmonic devices in a variety of music settings.
  2. Demonstrate a strong awareness of the application of advanced music theory and arranging skills.
  3. Demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced music theory and arranging concepts.
  4. Discriminate and apply advanced theoretical concepts in written and recorded formats.

Unit Content

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

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and 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
ExerciseConstruction and identification of studied material30%
AssignmentApplication and analysis of core repertoire30%
ExaminationWritten exam40%

Text References

  • Alder, S. (2002). The study of orchestration. (3rd ed.). London: WW Norton & Company Inc.
  • Bernard, J.W. (1997). Music theory in concept and practice. NY: University of Rochester Press.
  • Turek, R. (2007). Theory for today's musician. Boston, USA: McGraw-Hill.
  • Holst, I. (1963). An ABC of music. UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Nestico, S. (1993). The complete arranger. USA: Fenwood Music Co.
  • 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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