Key facts

UNE unit code: MUSI111

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  • Trimester 2 - Online
  • Trimester 3 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • No
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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Do you want to increase your understanding about the music you listen to? Music is alluring, compelling, moving and significant in everyday life. This is an opportunity for you to learn the basics of melody, harmony and rhythm, and apply this musical knowledge through listening and discussion. This unit is for beginners, those with little or no knowledge of music and no prior formal music training.

When studying this unit you will be introduced to the fundamentals of musical styles, genres and the theoretical skills required for notating and reading music, and enhancing listening skills.

You will also explore broader topics in past and present music, including its role and context in society.

Offerings

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 2Online
Trimester 3Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Restrictions
MUSI101 or MUSI110 or candidature in BMus or BMus/BTeach or BEd(SecMusic)

Notes

This is a unit for people who have no prior formal music studies. Any student who lacks knowledge of music rudiments and notation should enrol in and successfully complete MUSI111 before taking MUSI110.

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Alana Blackburn

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. analyse and apply an understanding of basic stylistic features in various Western and non-Western music genres;
  2. recognise broad formal design features and rudimentary structures in major musical pieces;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the rudimentary symbols and systems of notation in Western music; and
  4. analyse the style, genre and context of musical works across historical periods.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assessment 1Yes25%All offerings

Listening Activity

No. Words: 1000 (equivalent)

Assessment 2Yes25%All offerings

Notation Assignment

No. Words: 1000 (equivalent)

Assessment 3Yes30%All offerings

Essay

No. Words: 1500

Online AssessmentNo10%All offerings

Participation in online activities

No. Words: 750 (equivalent)

Unit QuizzesNo10%All offerings

2 unit quizzes worth 5% each

No. Words: 300 (equivalent)

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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