This unit (ACO3014) of study focuses on consolidating key concepts in functional music theory that musicians need to understand and apply in performance, composition, arrangement and musicological environments. Students consolidate aural skills and learn to apply creative and appropriate arrangement approaches and techniques to solo and ensemble musical works. Students apply theory and aural skills in solo and ensemble practical music contexts. Students consolidate cultural and musicological awareness of musical repertoire in practical music contexts.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ACO3014
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Demonstrate aural recognition of harmonic and rhythmic information; | ||
| 2. | Analyse and interpret key music theory concepts within notated scores; | ||
| 3. | Produce relevant and appropriate arrangement approaches and techniques to musical works | ||
| 4. | Plan and prepare musical repertoire for performance; | ||
| 5. | Contextualise music theory concepts within musicological topics. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Major project progress report | 20% |
| Report | Musicology report | 20% |
| Exercise | Applied theory and arranging exercise | 30% |
| Performance | Ensemble musical performance | 30% |
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