MUSPOP 1004 - Contemporary Musicianship 1B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSPOP 1004 Course Contemporary Musicianship 1B 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 1003 Assumed Knowledge Basic music literacy. Students not enrolled in a BMus/DipMus program must have some previous musical experience Restrictions Available to BMus, BCtveArts, DipMus students only Assessment Quizzes (20%), analysis assignment (15%), mid-Semester exam (15%), workshop assessment/s (25%), final exam (20%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Luke Harrald
Teaching Staff: Dr Luke Harrald, Mr Grayson Rotumah & Dr Jesse Budel
Full contact details available on MyUni.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Through successful completion of this course, students will develop:
1) musical literacy, fluency in notation and an understanding of pitch, rhythmic and harmonic organisation;
2) skills in musical transcription and analysis, making use of appropriate terminology;
3) aural and critical listening skills as relevant to contemporary music; &
4) an understanding of various composers' and performers' approach to melody and harmony in songs through musical analysis.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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook: Turek, Ralph and Daniel McCarthy. 2014. Theory for Today’s Musician, second ed. London: Routledge / Taylor and Francis.
This is available for purchase at Co-op books, in the Student Hub. It is also available from Barr Smith Library in hard copy, and eBook format (accessible online with your student i.d. and password). Audio listening examples are included in a CD which accompanies the hardcopy book.
Lecture Recordings will be posted in MyUni with additional supporting materials related to the lectures and tutorials.Recommended Resources
Bryce, E. (1997) Harmony: a new bridge from traditional to jazz-related harmonic concepts. Noble House Publishing, Oakbank.
Cooper, G. & Meyer, L. (1963) The Rhythmic Structure of Music. 最新糖心Vlog of Chicago Press, Chicago.
Dorrite, F. & Jones, S. (2000) Essentials of Music for Audio Professionals. Mix Pro Audio Series, Mix Books, North Hollywood.
Fitzgerald, J. (2003) Popular Music Theory and Musicianship. Hazelmount Publishing, Fortitude Valley.
Sturman, P. (2005) Harmony, Melody & Composition. Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press, Cambridge.
Online Learning
In addition to the materials and interactives available via MyUni, all students are strongly encouraged to make use of the excellent online resources available through the Conservatorium’s subscription to “e-learning resources”.
In addition to comprehensive information that is clearly presented, there are numerous practice questions for aural and theoretical questions, as well as a wide range of other support information. Students who are deficient in certain areas presumed knowledge/skills will be directed to work through relevant portions of the e-learning site in order to bring their knowledge/skill up to the required level.
Some tutors may also utilise the e-learning resources as a basis for specific tutorial assignments or exercises.
The e-learning resources website is located at: e-lr.com.au
Access the site using the following username and password:
User Name: student.elder.sa
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will explore a topic each week, which will be expanded practically and aurally through the tutorials.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend 8 hours per week in reviewing lecture notes, preparing for tutorials, listening to repertoire, preparing for tests and exams, undertaking suggested listening, reading, or viewing, and practising musicianship skills.Learning Activities Summary
Weekly Lecture Topics (note that these are indicative, and may change depending on needs arising during the semester)
Class 1: Course overviw & a brief introduction to analysis
Class 2: Melodic Concepts
Class 3: Rhythmic Notation: Syncopation, Beats and Grooves
Class 4: Rhythmic Notation: Odd Time Signatures
Class 5: Cadences
Class 6: Alternate Notation: Tablature, Drum Notation & Graphic Scores
Class 7: Extended Chords: 7ths, 9ths and 11ths.
Class 8: Alternate Scales
Class 9: Chart Writing - considerations of form
Class 10: Text setting & developments in 20thC Harmony
Class 11: From set-operations to automated and immersive music
Class 12: RevisionSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK DESCRIPTION / DATES WEIGHTING OUTCOMES Ongoing Assessment Due fortnightly, at the beginning of the tutorial from week 3 25% 1, 2 Analysis Assignment Due Friday of Week 8, online submission 25% 2, 4 Mid-semester Aural Test Will be conducted during the week 7 tutorial 10% 2, 3 End-semester Aural Test Will be conducted during the week 12 tutorial 20% 2, 3 Final Exam Monday, Week 14. Hartley Concert Room or Online (TBC). 20% 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment Related Requirements
Lectures: Although attendance at all lectures is expected, leave applications will not be required to be submitted to the lecturers due to logistical reasons. Students are advised that poor attendance at lectures will very likely have a significant negative impact on their ability to complete assessment tasks. Lectures will be recorded and made available in Echo360 (via MyUni). Note: some lecture materials may be excluded from the lecture recording due to copyright restrictions.
Tutorials: Full attendance at tutorials is expected and students will be required to attend at least 8 of 10 tutorials. Note that due to the frequent nature of the class quizzes, non-attendance beyond 2 classes will cost marks for the Quizzes assessment.
Test and Exam Attendance: All students are required to attend the Aural Tests and end-of-semester Exam on the scheduled dates. No exceptions will be made except on certified medical grounds or on professional/compassionate grounds if approved by the coordinator well in advance of the scheduled exam.Assessment Detail
Ongoing Assessment
During the tutorials, students will undertake a short quiz at the start of the tutorial fortnightly from Week 3, which will cover the previous two weeks of content. No extensions will be possible on the quizzes. All students will be able to drop their lowest grade for one of the quizzes, so if you are absent for a class you will receive a zero for the quiz but will be able to drop the mark so your grade is unaffected. Students who take all quizzes will gain the advantage of being able to drop the quiz they did worst in.
Multiple absences will impact on your grade for this assessment as you will receive zero for each absence.
Quizzes will be marked immediately in class, so that students can receive ongoing feedback on their progress within the course, and highlight which topics they need to focus on for further study.
Analysis Assignment
Students will complete a short Analysis of a contemporary work. Further information on the assignment is available on MyUni.
Aural Tests
Students will be tested on the Aural content of the class during the week 7 and 12 tutorials. The Aural test in week 7 will test skills learned in weeks 1 - 6, while the test in week 12 will test skills learned from week 7 - 12.
Final Exam
The Final Exam will be held in the Examination Period at the end of the semester.
The exam will focus primarily on the lecture content for the whole semester, and will give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned through the course. It will be made up of 40% short answer and notated questions, 30% multiple choice, and 30% aural questions.
Submission
Submission for the analysis assignment will occur digitally via MyUni, while the other assessments are either practical or paper based and will be completed in class or during the exam period.
All component grades and feedback will be distributed to students via MyUni, and formal final grades available via Access Adelaide.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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