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ATS1343

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 29 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitSir Zelman Cowen School of Music
OfferedClayton First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Jonathan McIntosh

Synopsis

This unit surveys the history of popular music as mediated through selected musical trends from the late nineteenth century to the present day, for example, jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, punk and hip-hop. Focusing on influential performers, composers and producers, the unit also examines how popular music styles emerged and how they have influenced each other. The unit is open to all students with an interest in music. No prior musical experience required.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of primary musical terminology and its function in describing various popular music styles.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of selected major styles and stylistic trends in popular music, with an emphasis on the specific musical characteristics which define each tradition.
  3. Understand how to write about music through critical observation and analysis.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Jonathan McIntosh

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Music