Aural Studies 1.1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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This subject develops aural comprehension in rhythm, melody, harmony and form, approached through exercises in listening and performing appropriate repertoire and technical exercises.

Repertoire and Composition
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Transcribe, identify and perform intervals and selected rhythmic and/or melodic patterns;
• Engage in informed discussion regarding many of the elements pertaining to the aural comprehension of notated music;
• Rehearse, conduct and participate in small groups performing choral works;
• Sight sing selected material
• undertake self-directed study by implementing effective learning strategies to maintain consistent progress throughout the subject

Improvisation

Upon completing this subject students should be able to:
• Transcribe, identify and perform selected melodies, rhythms and harmonic structures;
• Identify intervals in atonal environments;
• Sing atonal melodies;
• Identify and perform selected rhythmic patterns;
• Perform selected polyrhythms;
• Reproduce selected material on the student’s instrument.

Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks an/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

Formal: A short written test of approximately 15 minutes duration followed by a 15 minute viva voce test of material studied during the semester (50%).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Repertoire and Composition
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician
• Demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
• Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century
• Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
• Work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments
• Understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.

Improvisation
Upon completing this subject students should be able to:
• Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician;
• Demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural development;
• Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century;
• Work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments;
• Be prepared to undertake postgraduate study.