Offered
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
The unit covers a chromatic harmony, voice leading and musical structure. Students learn to analyse music at different structural levels and examine advanced compositional techniques.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this unit students will have
- broadened their knowledge of music theory,
- analysis and
- composition. Students will be able to understand
- advanced compositional techniques and
- aspects of musical structure, and
- conduct analyses of Western art music and popular musics.
Assessment
Analysis group assessment (Two pages of notated music (equivalent to 1250 words)) : 25%
Harmony exercise group assessment (Two pages of notated music (equivalent to 1250 words)) : 25%
Final exam (Two hours (equivalent to 2000 words)) : 50%
Contact hours
Two hours of lectures per week
Prerequisites
MUS2110
