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Music Education Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code MABUTW

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.

Disclaimer

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.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

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.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Geoffrey Masterton LOWE

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in depth regarding the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for secondary music education.
  2. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of music teaching.
  3. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement music programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes.
  4. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
  5. Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in music.
  6. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in music.
  7. Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development.

Related Careers

Secondary Music Teacher, Kindergarten to year 6 Music Specialist Teacher, Specialist Instrumental Teacher

Employment Opportunities

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.

Major Structure

Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.

Jazz

Students are required to complete 19 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:

Content Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1305Jazz Principal Study 110
MUS1308Jazz Improvisation 110
MUS1309Jazz Aural 15
MUS1307Jazz Arranging 15
MUS1306Jazz History and Culture 15
MUS1313Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 110
MUS1314Jazz Principal Study 210
MUS1317Jazz Improvisation 210
MUS1318Jazz Aural 25
MUS1316Jazz Arranging 25
MUS2305Jazz Principal Study 310
MUS2308Jazz Improvisation 310
MUS2309Jazz Aural 35
MUS2307Jazz Arranging 35
MUS2314Jazz Principal Study 410
MUS2317Jazz Improvisation 410
MUS2318Jazz Aural 45
MUS2316Jazz Arranging 45
Plus the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUE2125Teaching Music in Secondary School15
MUE3120Contemporary Music Teaching Practices15

Contemporary

Students are required to complete 18 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:

Content Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1425Contemporary Principal Study 115
MUS1408Contemporary Aural 15
MUS1409Contemporary Music Theory 15
MUS1407Contemporary History and Culture 15
MUS1426Contemporary Ensemble 115
MUS1427Contemporary Principal Study 215
MUS1418Contemporary Aural 25
MUS1419Contemporary Music Theory 25
MUS1417Contemporary History and Culture 25
MUS2425Contemporary Principal Study 315
MUS2408Contemporary Aural 35
MUS2409Contemporary Music Theory 35
MUS2412Contemporary Large Ensemble 35
MUS2427Contemporary Principal Study 415
MUS2418Contemporary Aural 45
MUS2419Contemporary Music Theory 45
MUS2422Contemporary Large Ensemble 45
Plus the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUE2125Teaching Music in Secondary School15
MUE3120Contemporary Music Teaching Practices15

Classical

Students are required to complete 15 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:

Content Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1505Classical Principal Study 115
MUS1506Classical Aural 1: Fundamentals of Aural Training10
MUS1504Music Techniques 1: Fundamentals of Music Theory5
MUS1508Music History: Modernism and Postmodernism10
MUS1509Becoming a Performer5
MUS1513Classical Principal Study 215
MUS1514Classical Aural 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Music10
MUS1524Music Techniques 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Harmony5
MUS2505Classical Principal Study 315
MUS2506Classical Aural 3: Renaissance and Baroque10
MUS2519Music Techniques 3: Renaissance and Baroque5
MUS2513Classical Principal Study 415
MUS2514Classical Aural 4: Classical and Romantic10
MUS2529Music Techniques 4: Classical and Romantic5
Plus the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUE2125Teaching Music in Secondary School15
MUE3120Contemporary Music Teaching Practices15

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.

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Unit Set Information

Music Education Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2022 : Code MABUTW

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.

Disclaimer

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.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

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.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Jason John GOOPY

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in depth regarding the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for secondary music education.
  2. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of music teaching.
  3. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement music programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes.
  4. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
  5. Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in music.
  6. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in music.
  7. Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development.

Related Careers

Secondary Music Teacher, Kindergarten to year 6 Music Specialist Teacher, Specialist Instrumental Teacher

Employment Opportunities

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.

Major Structure

Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.

Jazz

Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:

Content Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1391Jazz Principal Study 115
MUS1381Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 115
MUS1341Ensemble Studies 115
MUS1362Jazz Principal Study 215
MUS1382Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 215
MUS2363Jazz Principal Study 315
MUS2383Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 315
MUS2364Jazz Principal Study 415
MUS2384Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 415
Plus the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUE2125Teaching Music in Secondary School15
MUE3120Contemporary Music Teaching Practices15

Contemporary

Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:

Content Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1471Contemporary Principal Study 115
MUS1381Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 115
MUS1341Ensemble Studies 115
MUS1472Contemporary Principal Study 215
MUS1382Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 215
MUS2473Contemporary Principal Study 315
MUS2383Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 315
MUS2474Contemporary Principal Study 415
MUS2384Jazz and Contemporary Musicianship 415
Plus the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUE2125Teaching Music in Secondary School15
MUE3120Contemporary Music Teaching Practices15

Classical

Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units:

Content Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1551Classical Principal Study 115
MUS1563Classical Musicianship 115
MUS1540Classical Ensembles 115
MUS1552Classical Principal Study 215
MUS1564Classical Musicianship 215
MUS2553Classical Principal Study 315
MUS2563Classical Musicianship 315
MUS2554Classical Principal Study 415
MUS2564Classical Musicianship 415
Plus the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUE2125Teaching Music in Secondary School15
MUE3120Contemporary Music Teaching Practices15

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.

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