MUS3580

Contemporary Music (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Craig De Wilde

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have: 1. A general knowledge of the major trends of twentieth-century composition in particular, the ways in which these trends relate to one another in a broad sense. 2. The opportunity to delve into specific areas of twentieth-century music in some depth, providing further insight into the styles, composers and works important to the specific area in question. 3. An introduction to the principles of modern musical notation (i.e. graphic notation).

Assessment: Listening mid-term examination (45 minutes): 20% + Listening final examination (90 minutes): 40% + Major essay (2250 words): 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture) per week