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MUSPOP 1002 - Song Writing B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

This course enables students to build on the creative, and technical skills developed through Song writing A, with a focus on the creation and presentation of new original music. An important aspect of this course is the development of skills in producing song charts and scores using Avid's Sibelius software. Seminars introduce composition and song writing techniques, including creative impetus; musical materials comprising rhythm, pitch, melody, chord progressions and song 最新糖心Vlog; and approaches to writing lyrics. Contemporary music styles and idioms are contextualised in relation to established song-writing forms. Through Workshops, students will learn practical skills in scoring, and skills in the use of Digital Audio Workstations in their song writing.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MUSPOP 1002
    Course Song Writing B
    Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites MUSPOP 1001
    Incompatible MUSPMACT 1202
    Assumed Knowledge An understanding of song writing and production techniques, acquired through the Song Writing A course
    Restrictions Available to BMus, BCtveArts, DipMus students only
    Assessment Online journal (30%), Chart creation assignment (20%), Portfolio (50%)
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Luke Harrald

    Teaching Staff:

    Lectures: Grayson Rotumah

    Workshops: Luke Harrald

    Contact information available under Course Contacts on MyUni.
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1. understand basic composition and music production principles used by professional song writers;
    2. develop an understanding of contemporary popular music genres and idioms;
    3. prepare and deliver a cogent and quality portfolio of songs in recorded and notated formats, and critically evaluate their own and others creative work; &
    4. document their creative process and work constructively with peers.
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1, 2, 3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 2, 3
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    4
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    3, 4
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1, 2
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    1, 2, 3, 4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    • Class handouts and materials placed on MyUni.
    • Each week students will be required to bring headphones and data storage to make use of the computer suite.
    Recommended Resources
    Reading

    Beall, Eric (2009) The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell. Billboard Books: Crown Publishing Group, New York.

    Bergonzi, J. (1992) Vol. 1 Melodic Structures. Advance Music, Rottenburg.

    Blume, Jason (1999) Six Steps to Songwriting Success. Billboard Books: Crown Publishing Group, New York.

    Braheny, John (2006) The Craft and Business of Songwriting. Writer’s Digest Books, F+W Publications, Cincinnati.

    Chase, Wayne. (2006) How Music Really Works. Roedy Black Publishing, Vancouver.

    Covach, John (2009) What’s that sound: an introduction to rock music and its history. Second edition. W.W. Norton & Company, New York.

    Kachulis, Jimmy (2005) The Songwriters Workshop: Harmony. Berklee Press, Boston.

    Perricone, Jack (2000) Melody in Songwriting: Tools and techniques for Writing Hit Songs. Berklee Press, Boston.

    Webb, Jimmy (1998) Tunesmith – inside the art of songwriting. Hyperion, New York.

    Wood, Clement (1936) The Complete Rhyming Dictionary and Poet’s Craft Book. Dell Publishing, New York.

    Websites
    Gary Ewers – The essential secrets of songwriting http://secretsofsongwriting.com/index.html

    Rhymer – a free online rhyming dictionary http://www.rhymer.com
    Online Learning
    Learning materials and assessment will be placed on MyUni.

    Usage of MyUni will include Announcements, Digital readings, External web-links and Recordings of classes.

    If live classes are not possible, Zoom will be used to provide interactive classes online.  Should it be required, then further information will be given in class & via MyUni Announcements.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course structure and content is delivered through a range of classes and materials. Class delivery modes include a weekly Lecture and practical workshop. The classes in this course use a format where students are presented with theoretical and/ or practical content through the lecture. The theoretical content creates a topic framework that students then expand through discussions and exercises during the lecture, and practically through working with technology in the workshop. Students will also be expected to further expand the topics presented using out-of-class resources that are presented online, and working on their compositions in their own time. The online resources will compliment, reinforce and extend the concepts presented through classes.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    WORKLOAD – STRUCTURED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS
    2-hour lecture per week 24 hours per semester
    1-hour workshop per week 10 hours per semester
    WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
    3 hours per week reading 36 hours per semester
    4 hours per week rehearsal 48 hours per semester
    3 hours per week creative practice 36 hours per semester
    2 hours per semester self-directed structured learning 2 hours per semester
    TOTAL HOURS: 156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    The summary of weekly topics for this course is available on the front page of the course on MyUni.
    Specific Course Requirements
    All students will need to bring USB data storage (ie. a hard drive, SD card or flash storage), and headphones in order to take part in the workshops.
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
    Online Journal Formative and Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4
    Chart Creation Assignment Formative and Summative 20% 1
    Creative Portfolio Summative 50% 1, 2, 3, 4
    Assessment Related Requirements
    As per Conservatorium policy, active and positive participation in 100% of classes is expected, any student who attends less than 100% of required classes without lecturer approval may result in a 5 (five) mark penalty for each unapproved absence. The penalties will be applied to the final total percentage mark for the year for the relevant component i.e. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated. Arrival after the scheduled starting time or departure before the scheduled finishing time may, at the lecturer or Co-ordinator’s discretion, be regarded as an unapproved absence.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment Description % weighting
    Online Journal Students will complete a weekly journal reflecting on their experiences applying
    the techniques presented in class to their songwriting & composing. The journal
    will include a critical reflection on students’ song writing & composing of approximately
    100 – 150 words per week, which is informed by readings from the reading list and
    musical examples listened to in classes.
    30%
    Chart Creation Assignment Students will create a chart for one of their original works using publishing software
    “Sibelius” using skills learned through the workshop.
    20%
    Creative Portfolio The Portfolio represents the major practical assessment for the semester and will
    involve the creation of a minimum of two songs. All creative works will be required
    to be recorded for submission.
    50%
    Submission
    All Assignments will be submitted online via MyUni.  Further information is available via the MyUni system under Assignments.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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