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This major focuses on classroom music teaching. Students have the option to complete a minor in instrumental music teaching and conducting/ensemble direction, and can undertake electives in primary and early childhood music teaching. The major is offered in conjunction with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and students undertaking this major opt to specialise in either Classical, Jazz or Contemporary music. Under certain circumstances, students may undertake crossover units from other streams.
This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to complete a practical test on their chosen instrument, and complete a short aural/theory test. It is desirable that all applicants have Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Grade V level of performance, with equivalents considered.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Secondary Music Teacher, Kindergarten to year 6 Music Specialist Teacher, Specialist Instrumental Teacher
Graduates will be eligible to seek employment in both government and non-government secondary schools teaching Music, and have the option to also work as specialist Kindergarten to Year 6 Music teachers.
Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.
Students are required to complete 19 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1305 | Jazz Principal Study 1 | 10 |
| MUS1308 | Jazz Improvisation 1 | 10 |
| MUS1309 | Jazz Aural 1 | 5 |
| MUS1307 | Jazz Arranging 1 | 5 |
| MUS1306 | Jazz History and Culture 1 | 5 |
| MUS1313 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 1 | 10 |
| MUS1314 | Jazz Principal Study 2 | 10 |
| MUS1317 | Jazz Improvisation 2 | 10 |
| MUS1318 | Jazz Aural 2 | 5 |
| MUS1316 | Jazz Arranging 2 | 5 |
| MUS2305 | Jazz Principal Study 3 | 10 |
| MUS2308 | Jazz Improvisation 3 | 10 |
| MUS2309 | Jazz Aural 3 | 5 |
| MUS2307 | Jazz Arranging 3 | 5 |
| MUS2314 | Jazz Principal Study 4 | 10 |
| MUS2317 | Jazz Improvisation 4 | 10 |
| MUS2318 | Jazz Aural 4 | 5 |
| MUS2316 | Jazz Arranging 4 | 5 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3120 | Contemporary Music Teaching Practices | 15 |
Students are required to complete 18 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1425 | Contemporary Principal Study 1 | 15 |
| MUS1408 | Contemporary Aural 1 | 5 |
| MUS1409 | Contemporary Music Theory 1 | 5 |
| MUS1407 | Contemporary History and Culture 1 | 5 |
| MUS1426 | Contemporary Ensemble 1 | 15 |
| MUS1427 | Contemporary Principal Study 2 | 15 |
| MUS1418 | Contemporary Aural 2 | 5 |
| MUS1419 | Contemporary Music Theory 2 | 5 |
| MUS1417 | Contemporary History and Culture 2 | 5 |
| MUS2425 | Contemporary Principal Study 3 | 15 |
| MUS2408 | Contemporary Aural 3 | 5 |
| MUS2409 | Contemporary Music Theory 3 | 5 |
| MUS2412 | Contemporary Large Ensemble 3 | 5 |
| MUS2427 | Contemporary Principal Study 4 | 15 |
| MUS2418 | Contemporary Aural 4 | 5 |
| MUS2419 | Contemporary Music Theory 4 | 5 |
| MUS2422 | Contemporary Large Ensemble 4 | 5 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3120 | Contemporary Music Teaching Practices | 15 |
Students are required to complete 15 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1505 | Classical Principal Study 1 | 15 |
| MUS1506 | Classical Aural 1: Fundamentals of Aural Training | 10 |
| MUS1504 | Music Techniques 1: Fundamentals of Music Theory | 5 |
| MUS1508 | Music History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 10 |
| MUS1509 | Becoming a Performer | 5 |
| MUS1513 | Classical Principal Study 2 | 15 |
| MUS1514 | Classical Aural 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Music | 10 |
| MUS1524 | Music Techniques 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Harmony | 5 |
| MUS2505 | Classical Principal Study 3 | 15 |
| MUS2506 | Classical Aural 3: Renaissance and Baroque | 10 |
| MUS2519 | Music Techniques 3: Renaissance and Baroque | 5 |
| MUS2513 | Classical Principal Study 4 | 15 |
| MUS2514 | Classical Aural 4: Classical and Romantic | 10 |
| MUS2529 | Music Techniques 4: Classical and Romantic | 5 |
| Plus the following unit in the final semester of study: | ||
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE2125 | Teaching Music in Secondary School | 15 |
| MUE3120 | Contemporary Music Teaching Practices | 15 |
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.
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