EDP1305

Understanding music today

Dr R Smith

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 an understanding of music's role in society; 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 skills are required for this subject, and students who feel their lack of musical skills to be a problem will have the support of a computer-based musicianship program. Students will participate in activities in the keyboard laboratory, practical workshop and 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) Musicianship workshop: students develop listening and performance skills and an understanding of basic music theory through practical performance and individual work in the multimedia laboratory. (3) Lecture/seminar: issues relating to the functions of music in society and the many ways in which we can understand music will be explored in the context of listening of music in a wide variety of styles.

Assessment Keyboard test: 30%
* Practical performance: 30%
* Written assignment: 40%