EDN2285

Music studies 3

Not offered in 1998

Dr G J Hurworth and Dr R Smith

4 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
* Prerequisites: EDN1285 and EDN1295

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a number of music notation styles, including graphic, proportional and cypher notation, as well as standard music notation; perform on the electronic keyboard or other approved instrument pieces and technical work of a more demanding nature than those studied in the first year of the sequence; sing in a group with confidence, accuracy and proper voice production; perform instrumental and choral music of a range of styles and periods; through involvement in performance, further develop their understanding of music theory, terminology and structure; demonstrate an understanding of the process of composition through organising sounds into meaningful structures; create compositions using a range of sound sources including non-instrumental sounds and conventional instruments used in unconventional ways; exhibit an experimental attitude towards the possibilities of musical composition and a sense of ownership and pride in their own creations; show a commitment to the cooperative nature and responsibilities of group performance.

Synopsis (1) Practical: as for EDN1285. (2) Composition workshop: students are introduced to a number of notation styles (graphic and proportional, cypher etc.) through various composition exercises. (3) Choral workshop: through singing, all students in music studies 3- 6 are involved with music history, styles and techniques culminating in a performance.

Assessment Class test 10%
* Practical 60%
* Folio: 30%