Music Language 3: Modern Directions

Subject MUSI30046 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours
Prerequisites:

MUSI20061 Music Language 2: Chromaticism and Beyond
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.

Coordinator

Prof Stuart Greenbaum

Contact

Coordinator: s.greenbaum@unimelb.edu.au

Contact Centre

T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web:www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject provides an overview of the principal compositional styles and techniques found in twentieth-century Western music. Students are required to write five brief original compositions in specific modern styles. There will be a short-answer test including set work recognition (listening), and information and techniques covered in lectures. There will also be a scales test.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a working knowledge of the principal 20th-century techniques
  • understand and articulate the historical context in which they emerged
  • compose short pieces using these techniques
  • appreciate the skills and challenges of the compositional process
Assessment:

Five practical assignments written during the semester (70% = 14% each); short-answer test held in the examination period (15%); scales test to be held in the examination period (5%); attendance, participation, and direction of the class ensemble in performing the assignments (10%).

All components must be attempted in order to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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 the ability to:

  • absorb and analyse models and replicate them
  • connect modes of communication with contexts in which they arise
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition Major
Music Studies Electives
Performance Major

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