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MUSI2190

Twentieth Centrury Art Music

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2013

Previously offered in 2012

This course introduces students to the techniques required for the performance and creation of twentieth century art music. Students will be involved in workshops and performance situations where they can learn stylistic and technical aspects of 20th century art music genres including, but not limited to: impressionism, neoclassicism, serialism, indeterminism, experimentalism, minimalism, the avant garde, and electroacoustic music.

Objectives At the successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. recognise stylistic qualities of various works from the 20th century repertoire
2. develop an understanding of the breadth and diversity of 20th century repertoire
3. demonstrate an understanding of tone production, articulation, texture and rhythmic accuracy in the performance of 20th century music
4. analyse scores and recordings from the twentieth century repertoire
5. communicate their understanding of 20th century art music
Content Classes will involve lectures, discussions, performances, analysis, listening and score based exercises.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Students undertaking this course should be proficient in reading music notation.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments End of semester
Other: (please specify) Listening Test. Approx mid-semester
Other: (please specify) Listening Test. End of semester
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Studio: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Limited to the programs listed