Aural Studies 1

Subject MUSI10204 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 one-hour lecture and 1 one-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours
Prerequisites:

A satisfactory result in the MCM Musicianship Test or permission of the coordinator.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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 may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr Peter Hurley

Contact

Peter Hurley

phurley@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A program of lectures, tutorials and assessments to develop the musical literacies necessary to the professional musician. In addition to a graded program of exercises to develop the student’s own musicianship, the lectures will present aspects of the various aural methodologies in use today.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students should:

  • be able to read and sing diatonic melodies, countermelodies, and bass lines
  • be able to read and perform rhythms, including compound meters and subdivisions
  • be able to transcribe diatonic melodies, countermelodies, bass lines, rhythms and chord progressions
  • be developing the capacity for aural analysis of works at an intermediate level
  • be developing a critical awareness of the various aural methodologies in common usage today
Assessment:
  • Viva voce – 3 prepared rhythm and 3 solfege examples: Assessed during tutorials, throughout the semester (20%)
  • 4 transcription and identification tasks: Assessed during tutorials, throughout the semester (20%)
  • Performance of rhythm and singing at sight – 5 minutes: Exam period (20%)
  • Written exam identification and transcription tasks – 90 mins: Exam period (30%)
  • Active participation in tutorial activities: Ongoing (10%)
Prescribed Texts:

Course materials will be available via the LMS
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students should have developed:

  • analytical skills
  • skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes
  • skills in cooperation and communication
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Music
Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music)

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