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MUSPOP 3201 - Song Writing & Performance 3

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3910
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Restriction: Available to BMus, BMedia (Pop Music Major), DipMus students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: MUSPOP 2202 or MUSPMACT 2202
Assessment: Research essay 20%, Improvisation proficiency exam 20%, Portfolio 30%, Recital 30%
Syllabus:

Expanding concepts introduced previously through Song Writing and Performance 1 and 2, this course enables students to develop advanced creative and technical skills that build on their previous experience in composition and song writing, arranging, orchestrating and music production in a contemporary popular music context. A particular focus of this course is on introducing experimental approaches to music, exploring intersections between contemporary popular music and the musical Avant Garde. Students will research the fringes of contemporary popular music in order to both broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of music. They will apply this knowledge practically through pushing the boundaries of their creative work in a supportive environment, and learn skills for the interpretation and evaluation of such work. Through the course, students will develop both the knowledge and practical skills to move their creative work beyond established contemporary forms and techniques. Seminars introduce experimental compositional techniques, and explore the artistic movements and work of key practitioners that led to the development and adoption of these techniques. A key components of the seminar are the development of a research project, and a portfolio of compositions. Workshops focus on the development of advanced strategies for the preparation and performance of live original music. Students will work in small groups to prepare their original work for live performance. A key focus of the workshops is promoting student autonomy in the organisation of their ensembles, and encouraging students to engage with the local music industry through off-campus performances.

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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3910 Mon 18/03/2019 Sun 31/03/2019 Fri 10/05/2019 Fri 14/06/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14015 SE01 20 5 5 Mar - 9 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Schulz, 406, Keyboard Suite
30 Apr - 21 May Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Schulz, 406, Keyboard Suite
Related Class: Performance
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14014 PF01 20 5 7 Mar - 4 Apr Thursday 2pm - 4pm Schulz, 506, EMU Space
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14016 WR04 5 4 2 May - 30 May Thursday 2pm - 4pm Madley, G06, Practice Room
14017 WR03 5 1 2 May - 30 May Thursday 2pm - 4pm Madley, G05, Practice Room
14018 WR02 5 FULL 2 May - 30 May Thursday 2pm - 4pm Madley, G04, Practice Room
18786 WR01 5 FULL 2 May - 30 May Thursday 2pm - 4pm Madley, G03, Practice Room