MUM4220

Vocal Music (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Carol Williams

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: A focus on the history and repertoire of selected composers of vocal music and its performance practices, especially the relationship between the word and its musical setting. This is examined from a number of language bases leading to an examination of national traditions of song.

Assessment: Four short assignments (1000 words): 10% + Four class papers (15 minutes each): 10% + Essay (4000 words): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x lectures and 1 seminar) per week