MUSI1260
10 units
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
- MUSI1260 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 195.7 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.