Stravinsky and Music of the 20th Century

Subject MUSI40021 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:	12.50
Level:	4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2010.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:	None
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.

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VCA and Music Student Centre
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School of Music - Parkville
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Subject Overview:	Students will develop an understanding of the music of Igor Stravinsky and be able to relate it to the composer's creative process and the broader cultural context. The impact of Stravinsky’s music will also be explored through the study of selected works by other 20th-century composers. Topics covered will include a study of Stravinsky's output in relation to nationalism, impressionism, neoclassicism, collage and serial techniques, minimalist structures and scenic considerations.
Objectives:	On completion of this subject students be able to: write on music have further appreciation of the cultural contexts of music
Assessment:	Journal entries and class presentations throughout the semester (35%); essay of 2000 words due in week 11 (50%); listening test in the final week of the semester (15%).
Prescribed Texts:	None
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.
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Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students be able to: apply developed research and critical skills.
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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