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MUS 224
: Interpreting Music2024 Semester One (1243)
Academic study of the resources, instruments, techniques, and stylistic conventions relevant to the performance of music from Renaissance to modern times, with an emphasis on works of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Students consider the role that an awareness of historical factors can play in contemporary performance, and gain understanding of some of the key debates surrounding historically informed performance.
Prerequisite: MUS 143
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MUS 230
: Music Production 12024 Semester One (1243)
A study of the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to engage in music production through everyday technologies. An emphasis on production in the home/project studio environment, and for developing producers and songwriters. Topics include: microphone types, patterns and configurations; simple vocal and instrumental recording; synthesis; production techniques; and mixing using modern DAWs.
Prerequisite: MUS 119 or 130
Restriction: MUS 219
Restriction: MUS 219
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MUS 243
: Music in Society2024 Semester One (1243)
The study of music and text in society using a wide-angled lens to explore how it can be intertwined with issues of politics, gender, religion, race, psychology and class. Examples will include music and text in diverse genres and from various places.
Prerequisite: MUS 143 or 30 points from European Studies, German, Italian, Spanish, or Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
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MUS 247
: Genre and Convention in Instrumental Music2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores the complexities of musical style, aesthetics and reception as related to one or more instrumental genres (such as the symphony, the string-quartet or piano prelude) and related conventions.
Prerequisite: MUS 140 or 143 or 145 or 176
Restriction: MUS 347
Restriction: MUS 347
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MUS 258
: Composing with Computers2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to the study and use of computers to compose and generate music. Topics include: algorithmic composition, sound design, algorithmic music, artificial intelligence for music creation, live coding.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Music
Restriction: MUS 210
Restriction: MUS 210
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MUS 270
: Jazz Performance 32024 Semester One (1243)
The development of instrumental technique and improvisational skills though in-depth study of scales, rhythm, harmony and relevant musical analysis. This course prepares students who major in Jazz Performance and includes 1:1 tuition and group based improvisation classes.
Prerequisite: MUS 171
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MUS 274
: Jazz Theory and Musicianship2024 Semester One (1243)
An exploration of more advanced jazz theory and musicianship skills including aural and harmony. Coursework prepares students for the implementation of fundamental written theoretical skills. This course also includes a keyboard tutorial.
Prerequisite: MUS 104
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MUS 280
: Creative Practice in Popular Music 32024 Semester One (1243)
Specific exploration and the continued development of ideas and processes in the creation and presentation of popular music through workshops, seminars and group discussion. Students will write songs, complete arrangement exercises, use music recording and production techniques and present aspects of their coursework in live performance.
Prerequisite: MUS 104, 181
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MUS 282
: Popular Music Vocal Performance2024 Semester One (1243)
The development of vocal technique and interpretative skills through the in-depth study of vocal production techniques pertinent to contemporary popular music vocal performance. The emphasis is on the development of practices to enhance the performance of original songs written by the students.
Prerequisite: MUS 183 or 196
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MUS 283
: Popular Music Performance 22024 Semester One (1243)
Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 196. This course prepares students who specialise in Popular Music with 1:1 instrumental tuition and group-based classes. The emphasis is on the development of techniques and skills to enhance the performance of original songs written by the students.
Prerequisite: MUS 183 or 196
Restriction: JAZZ 232
Restriction: JAZZ 232
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MUS 284
: Popular Music Theory and Musicianship 12024 Semester One (1243)
Training in practical musicianship and contemporary music writing skills pertinent to a popular music practitioner. Continued development of aural recognition skills.
Prerequisite: MUS 104 or 185
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MUS 290
: Auxiliary Performance Study 22024 Semester One (1243)
Tuition on an approved traditional or computer-based instrument or voice.
Prerequisite: Entrance is by audition. Departmental approval
To complete this course students must enrol first in MUS 290A and then 290B, or MUS 290
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MUS 290A
: Auxiliary Performance Study 22024 Semester One (1243)
Tuition on an approved traditional or computer-based instrument or voice.
Prerequisite: Entrance is by audition. Departmental approval
To complete this course students must enrol first in MUS 290A and then 290B, or MUS 290
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MUS 292A
: Performance Skills for Instrumentalists 22024 Semester One (1243)
The development of a range of instrumental performance skills beyond those gained in the instrumental studio including collaborative piano, repertoire studies, ensemble techniques, basic pedagogy, keyboard skills, accompanying and other applications.
To complete this course students must enrol first in MUS 292A and then 292B
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MUS 293A
: Performance Skills for Singers 22024 Semester One (1243)
Further development of vocal practices that help voice students develop and sustain a professional career. This course aims to give students the knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop and maintain vocal health in diverse performing contexts.
To complete this course students must enrol first in MUS 293A and then 293B
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MUS 297A
: Jazz Ensembles 22024 Semester One (1243)
The application of instrumental and improvisational techniques through performance practice. This course develops stylistic, interpretative and literary musical skills through a variety of large and small ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUS 197
To complete this course students must enrol first in MUS 297A and then 297B
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MUS 310
: Composition 52024 Semester One (1243)
Facilitation of the creative process in individual student composers. Key concepts and techniques in instrumental/vocal composition and sonic arts will be developed and refined through the completion of projects as negotiated with supervisors. Each project will incorporate relevant technical exercises together with a study of influential composers and their methods. The end-of-semester portfolio may include works for solo instrument, voice, small and large ensemble, and sonic arts genres including multichannel acousmatic music and performance-based sonic art.
Prerequisite: MUS 211
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MUS 314
: Orchestration2024 Semester One (1243)
A continuation and expansion of the topics addressed in MUS 214. Studies will be broadened to include a stronger emphasis on orchestration, including technique and repertoire.
Prerequisite: MUS 214
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MUS 320
: Performance 52024 Semester One (1243)
Further performance work, involving weekly individual lessons and performance classes. (See course outline and instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements).
Prerequisite: MUS 221
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MUS 321
: Performance 62024 Semester One (1243)
Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 320.
Prerequisite: MUS 320
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MUS 330
: Music Production 32024 Semester One (1243)
Instruction in the use of the School of Music's professional-level multichannel recording studios supported by practical exercises in popular music production. Topics include: vocal, guitar, and drum recording; synthesis; industry-standard production techniques; and mastering. Coursework will require coordination with performers both within and outside the class.
Prerequisite: MUS 219 or 231
Restriction: MUS 318
Restriction: MUS 318
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MUS 334
: Sound Design for Film and Video Games2024 Semester One (1243)
A survey of aesthetic theory, repertoire and techniques associated with the industry practice for composing soundtracks for film and video games.
Prerequisite: 15 points from MUS 211, 230
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MUS 340
: Sound, Style and Syntax2024 Semester One (1243)
A study and in-depth analysis of repertoire from the eighteenth to the twenty-first centuries.
Prerequisite: MUS 140 and 201, or 143 and 204
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MUS 347
: Genre and Convention in Instrumental Music2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores the complexities of musical style, aesthetics and reception as related to one or more instrumental genres (such as the symphony, the string-quartet or piano prelude) and related conventions.
Prerequisite: MUS 140 or 143 or 145, and 30 points from Stage II in Music
Restriction: MUS 247
Restriction: MUS 247
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MUS 362
: Pedagogical Approaches for the School and Studio2024 Semester One (1243)
An investigation into practical knowledge about music teaching and learning drawing from teacher experiences, pedagogical research, established music education methods, studio pedagogy and music classroom contexts. Students explore a range of music teaching scenarios and focus on specific areas of professional interest. This is a key preparatory course for postgraduate pedagogical study in studio pedagogy or school music teaching.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Music