This unit (ACO3010) focuses on the principles and techniques of arranging for popular music. Students are introduced to: the characteristics of musical instruments including synthesizers; idiomatic writing as part of the arranging process; blend, balance and voicing; melodic and harmonic embellishment; form and structure; timbre and texture; and dynamic and spectral contour. Students analyse and critique these techniques in a selection of exemplary works and relevant texts and then produce and perform the techniques in illustrative arrangement contexts.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ACO3010
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse, critique and assess different arranging techniques across a variety of styles and genres of music; | ||
| 2. | Explain how issues and problems of arranging affect different musical outcomes in a range of social contexts; | ||
| 3. | Apply an understanding of idiomatic phenomena connected with arranging different musical instruments; and | ||
| 4. | Produce and perform arrangements for various popular music forms. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Critical analysis of selected musical repertoire. | 25% |
| Creative Works | Production of song arrangements. | 30% |
| Performance | Performance of song arrangements. | 25% |
| Presentation | Solo project presentation | 20% |
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