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MUSC1501: Extended Fundamentals of Music
Through an integrated and research-based approach to music composition and analysis, student's knowledge of music theory and compositional techniques is extended. Skills in this area cover a range of musical styles including classical music (past and present), jazz, popular music and film music. The Written tutorials build on the topics covered in the lectures. The Aural tutorials develop the students ability to listen musically and critically.
| Code | MUSC1501 |
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| Academic unit | Arts Music |
| Credit points | 6 |
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HSC Music 2 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop a greater understanding of various approaches to music creation and analysis and apply these across a range of contemporary and classical genres.
- LO2. develop a foundational understanding of the harmonic, rhythmic, metric and structural functions of classical and contemporary popular music
- LO3. elevate aural skills to a high standard including rhythm and melodic dictation, sight-singing, conducting and interval/triad recognition and reproduction.
- LO4. present score-based music to an adequate standard using computer music notation software and/or handwriting
- LO5. Develop a foundational understanding of the harmonic, rhythmic, metric and structural functions of classical and contemporary popular music
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- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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