Available in 2024
Course code

MUSI1260

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

Students create short works based on each concept introduced. The course enables students to gain practical strategies for independent and self-directed learning easily adaptable to the study of musicianship. Cloud-based music production and aural/theory software is also used to develop students’ listening and musicianship skills.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Create chord charts using common practice notation.

2. Create short studies exploring course content topics.

3. Practice basic rhythmic, melodic and harmonic principles including chord patterns and sequences.

4. Identify chord qualities, intervals and basic scales.


Content

Topics will include:

- pitch and simple rhythmic notation.

- scales and key signatures.

- intervals.

- triads and extended chords.

- common chord progressions.


Requisite

This course is similar to MUSI1160. If you have completed MUSI1160 you cannot enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Music Theory Written Assignment

Portfolio: Music Notation Tasks

Written Assignment: Written Assignment


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 9

Course outline