Studies In Opera

Subject MUSI30045 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Offered as breadth with prerequisites: Any level 1 music subject, or permission of the coordinator.

Corequisites:

N/A

Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A

Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A

Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

 CoordinatorDr Kerry Murphy Contact
VCA and Music Student Centre
234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Tel: +61 3 9685 9322
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact_us.html

School of Music - Parkville
Conservatorium Building

Tel: +61 3 8344 5256
Fax: +61 3 8344 5346
Email via: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.bmus.unimelb.edu.au and www.music.unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	The subject is not an introduction to opera but aims to stimulate those who are already interested in the genre. It examines issues that relate to the interdisciplinary nature of opera (such as the importance of the text and staging) alongside a study of selected works from the operatic genre with particular emphasis on their social and historical significance. The course encourages you to think about the future of the genre and also its role in Australia at the present time.
Objectives:	On completion of this subject students should: be aware of the important issues in opera studies have a broad overview of the history and future of the genre.
Assessment:	Three journal entries of 500 words due during the semester (30%); end-of-semester essay of 2500-3000 words (65%); attendance and participation in class (5%)
Prescribed Texts:	A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester.
Breadth Options:	This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students should have developed: a capacity for independent critical thought an openness to new ideas knowledge, skills and practices which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Diploma in Music (Practical) Diploma in Music (Practical) Graduate Certificate in Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology) Graduate Certificate in Music (Practical Music) Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition) Graduate Diploma in Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology) Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) Postgraduate Certificate in Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology) Postgraduate Certificate in Music (Practical Music) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Composition) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Early Music) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Performance)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Music History

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