Understanding music today
Mr G J Hurworth
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to begin to read music at a basic level and perform for enjoyment in informal situations; to listen perceptively to music; begin to write about music with accuracy and understanding; demonstrate a familiarity with musical concepts basic to contemporary, popular, classical and world musics; demonstrate a capacity for cooperative work through group performance.
Synopsis No specific musical skills are required for this subject and students who feel their lack of musical skills to be a problem will have the option of a computer-based support program. Students will participate in practical activities in the keyboard workshop, the vocal workshop and computer music in the multi-media laboratory. (1) Practical: students either follow a basic keyboard course or participate in an approved ensemble. Advanced students may be able to arrange credit for instrumental lessons taken outside the university. (2) Listening workshop: students develop listening skills through focused attention to a wide range of musical styles, including contemporary, popular classical and world musics, and while using the multimedia laboratory students should develop listening skills. (3) Vocal workshop: a practical program, designed to develop an understanding of one's own voice, and the skills and confidence necessary for informal group performance in a range of styles.
Assessment Keyboard test: 40%
* Practical performance: 30%
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Class test: 30%
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