MUS1100

Exploring music I

(ART)

Craig De Wilde

6 points + 4 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Two units of AMEB Grade 4 or 5 Musicianship or Grade 6 or equivalent, or completion of the department0s bridging course

Synopsis: Introduction to western music history, western music theory and ethnomusicology. Western music history A history of music from the Middle Ages to c.1800 including form, style and genre. Western music theory Tonal harmony, including triads, chords, seventh chords, chord inversions, harmonic analysis, modulation, and four-part voice leading. Ethnomusicology Introduction to selected forms of world music and to associated concepts of ethnomusicology, including the social, ritual, and musical functions of the music.

Assessment: Written (1500 words): 25% + Examinations ( 2 hours): 50% + Assignments (1500 words): 25%