Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

3069 - Master of Music

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts

Managing faculty	Arts
Abbreviated title	MMus
CRICOS code	041061C
Total credit points required	72
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton)
Course coordinator	Dr Joel Crotty

Description

The course is designed for musicians wishing to develop a greater knowledge, understanding and competence in music performance. Candidates will develop specific vocational outcomes in music performance as well as in one or more of the following fields; musicology, ethnomusicology and world music, composition, music education and pedagogy, contemporary music and Australian music. In addition, candidates will acquire a range of research methods and techniques specific to music. They will develop the capacity for informed musical performance. Performance opportunities exist in instrumental and vocal areas.

Objectives

Students successfully completing this course will have:

a sound knowledge of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
an understanding of the world view of the field of study
a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
advanced analytical skills
a grasp of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake a small, independent research project in one of the disciplines represented in the program.

Structure

This course consists of one core and three electives at level four, and one core unit and one elective at level five.

Requirements

Core units

MUM4960 Chief practical study I
MUM5990 Chief practical study II

Level four electives

Three of:

MUM4120 20th and 21st century repertoire studies
MUM4600 Special research project in music
MUM4980 Music pedagogy

Level five electives

One of:

MUM5010 Topics in musicology
MUM5020 Directed reading in music
MUM5030 Australian music history
MUM5040 Medieval and renaissance music
MUM5050 Music scholarship
MUM5060 Research project in musicology or ethnomusicology

Alternative exit(s)

Students may apply to exit after successful completion of:

24 points with a Graduate Certificate in Arts.
48 points with course 3068 Graduate Diploma in Music.

Award(s)

Master of Music