Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis A survey of the primary musical styles and compositional trends of the twentieth century. Representative source works will be analysed and the major musical figures of the period will be discussed. Topics will include the transition from nineteenth century romanticism, impressionism, expressionism, the atonal revolution, neo-classicism, the twelve-tone system, serialism (including integral serialism), constructivism (electronic music and extended techniques), indeterminancy, neo-romanticism, and minimalism. Contemporary Australian music will also be considered within this context.
Assessment Written (3500-4500 words): 30% + Examinations (2 hours): 40% + Assignments: 30%