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MUSC10278 History of Western Art Music 1
History of Western Art Music 1
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will study the history and cultural development of western art music in the 17th and 18th centuries. Your studies will focus on prominent musicians, composers and their repertoire; important forms and instruments; aural characteristics of the music, as well as the technological, sociological and political events that influenced musical trends during this period.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2019

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Forums

Feedback

The maintaining of contact with the students throughout the term and encouraging students within the assessment forums

Recommendation

To maintain regular contact with the students and encourage student responses within the forums, to assist them in their written assessments.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  2. Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  3. Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 17th and 18th centuries
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Written Assessment - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Written Assessment - 40%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

A History of Western Music

Edition: 9th ISE (2014)
Authors: Burkholder , Peter
WW Norton & Co
New York New York , NY , USA
ISBN: 9780393937114
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

Paper copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Access to UCROO
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Nicole Thomson Unit Coordinator
n.thomson@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 11 Mar 2019

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Week 2 Begin Date: 18 Mar 2019

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Week 3 Begin Date: 25 Mar 2019

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Week 4 Begin Date: 01 Apr 2019

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Worksheet 1 Due: Week 4 Friday (5 Apr 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 08 Apr 2019

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Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Apr 2019

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Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Apr 2019

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Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Apr 2019

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Week 8 Begin Date: 06 May 2019

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Worksheet 2 Due: Week 8 Friday (10 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 13 May 2019

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Week 10 Begin Date: 20 May 2019

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Week 11 Begin Date: 27 May 2019

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Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Jun 2019

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Research Assignment Due: Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Jun 2019

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Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Jun 2019

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Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Worksheet 1

Task Description

Task: Written worksheet

Weighting: 30% of term result

Length: 700-1200 words

Choose one of the following two topics and write about them:1) Baroque Studies Topics 1 - 2: Compare the music of the Protestant church and the music of the Roman Catholic church written in the early 1600s by providing an overview of the religious compositions of 2 composers, one from the Protestant tradition and one from the Roman Catholic tradition.

  • Discuss the types of religious music composed by these composers, its purpose, and the musical groupings required to perform these compositions.
  • Provide excerpts from musical scores to support your discussion.

1) Baroque Studies Topics 1 - 2:

Dance music in the 1600s

  • Compare the different components of the Baroque dance suite as it was commonly used in at least two different European countries.
  • Outline the roots and development of music for two different dances that became part of the Baroque period dance suite.
  • For what instrument/s groupings were Baroque dance suites composed?
  • Provide relevant excerpts from music scores to illustrate your discussion.

Presentation:

  • This assignment is to be saved as a Word document and submitted online through the course website.
  • Use 12 point Times New Roman font.
  • Provide a clear introduction and conclusion.
  • Sub-headings may be used as appropriate.
  • Excerpts from music scores should be included in the body of the text wherever possible, not as an appendix.
  • All excerpts from music scores, diagrams and pictures should include an in-text reference, and full details included in the Reference List.

Word Count:

  • The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion.
  • It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Reference List & In-text referencing:

  • You should make use of in-text referencing throughout the assignment to show where you have sourced your information.
  • Every assignment should include a reference list. This reference list can include the textbook as well as other readings you may have used. It should include all book, journal articles (including electronic journal articles from databases), newspaper articles, scores, scripts, music recordings, video recordings and references from electronic sources.
  • The referencing style is the APA Style, 6th Edition.
  • The CQU library website has sections of Referencing using this style.

Before you submit your assignment

Please make sure your name and student number is clearly marked on the assignment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Friday (5 Apr 2019) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit online via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Week 7 Friday (3 May 2019)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria:

  • Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
  • Accuracy of information provided (30%)
  • Ability to synthesise information in a precise and relevant manner (30%)
  • Inclusion of relevant music score examples (10%)
  • Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear lay-out (10%)
  • Correct use of APA style for the in-text referencing and reference list (10%)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit online via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 17th and 18th centuries


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Worksheet 2

Task Description

Task: Written worksheet

Weighting: 30% of term result

Length: 700-1200 words

Choose ONE of the following TWO topics and write about them:

1) The development of opera from the Baroque period to the Classical period

  • What were some of the reforms Gluck introduced to Baroque opera, and why did he feel these were necessary?
  • How did Pergolesi's opera La Serva Padrona differ from the opera seria in the Baroque period?
  • How did Mozart's comic operas challenge political and social norms of his time?
  • Provide specific examples and excerpts from music scores to illustrate your discussion.

2) The development of the classical symphony

  • Describe the changes in the orchestra from the Baroque period (orchestral works by J.S. Bach) to the classical period (orchestral works of Haydn and Mozart).

  • Describe the form of the classical symphony, and each of the movements, as developed by Haydn and Mozart.

  • Discuss the way the Baroque suite evolved into the classical symphony, with specific examples by various composers from both periods.

  • Include excerpts from relevant music scores to illustrate your discussion

Presentation:

  • Excerpts from music scores should be included in the body of the text wherever possible, not as an appendix.
  • Sub-headings may be used as appropriate.
  • Provide a clear introduction and conclusion.
  • Use 12 point Times New Roman font.
  • This assignment is to be saved as a Word document and submitted online through the course website.
  • All excerpts from music scores, diagrams and pictures should include an in-text reference, and full details included in the Reference List.

Word Count:

  • The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion.
  • It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Reference List & In-text referencing:

  • You should make use of in-text referencing throughout the assignment to show where you have sourced your information.
  • Every assignment should include a reference list. This reference list can include the textbook as well as other readings you may have used. It should include all book, journal articles (including electronic journal articles from databases), newspaper articles, scores, scripts, music recordings, video recordings and references from electronic sources
  • The referencing style is the APA Style, 6th Edition.
  • The CQU library website has sections of Referencing using this style.

Before you submit your assignment

    Please make sure your name and student number is clearly marked on the assignment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (10 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit online via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (24 May 2019)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria:

  • Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
  • Accuracy of information provided (30%)
  • Ability to synthesise information in a precise and relevant manner (30%)
  • Inclusion of relevant music score examples (10%)
  • Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear lay-out (10%)
  • Correct use of APA style for the in-text referencing and reference list (10%)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit online via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 17th and 18th centuries


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Research Assignment

Task Description

Task: Research assignment

Length: 2000-2200 words

Weighting: 40% of term result

Choose ONE of the following TWO research topics to write about:

1) The legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, and the influence of Antonio Vivaldi on Johann Sebastian Bach

  • Write an assignment that compares the styles of composition of Johann Sebastian Bach with Antonio Vivaldi.
  • Include the following:
    • Social, economic and cultural influences that may have effected their works;
    • The forms of music in which they wrote;
    • The direct influence that Vivaldi had on Bach's compositional styles;
    • Chose one work from each composer of the same genre (suite, concerto, sonata, etc) and compare their compositional styles and harmonic devices;
    • Draw conclusions as to why Bach's influence on later generations of composers had more influence than that of Vivaldi;
    • Conclude with a summary of the musical inheritance that each of the two composers left to their respective following generation of musicians;
    • Include primary source material to support your discussion. This will be excerpts from relevant music scores.

2) Patronage in music

Most composers in the 18th century relied on the patronage of either aristocrats, wealthy merchants or the church to survive financially.

Choose three composers of the classical period and compare:

  • Their differing levels and conditions of patronage (ie whether they were employed full-time, on a commission basis, etc);
  • How this method of employment benefited or restrained their artistic outputs;
  • How each of them managed their compositional outputs in regard to the obligations of patronage;
  • The types of compositions that they produced and how patronage influenced this output;
  • Include music score excerpts from their works to illustrate the points of your discussion.
  • Also include in your assignment some research background on the patrons themselves and the reasons for them engaging the composers.
  • Make sure that this assignment is not simply an historical research document, but a COMPARISON between the composers and their creative works influenced by the system of patronage.

Presentation:

  • This assignment is to be saved as a Word document and submitted online through the course website.
  • Use 12 point Times New Roman font.
  • Sub-headings may be used as appropriate.
  • Excerpts from music scores should be included in the body of the text wherever possible, not as an appendix.
  • All excerpts from music scores, diagrams and pictures should include an in-text reference, and full details included in the Reference List.

Word Count:

  • The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion.
  • It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.

Reference List:

  • Every assignment should include a reference list. This reference list can include the textbook as well as other readings you may have used.
  • The Reference List is an important part of your assignment and must be presented correctly. It should include all book, journal articles (including electronic journal articles from databases), newspaper articles, scores, scripts, music recordings, video recordings and references from electronic sources.
  • The referencing style is the APA Style, 6th Edition.
  • The CQU library website has sections of Referencing using this style.

Before you submit your assignment

Please make sure your name and student number is clearly marked on the assignment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (7 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit online via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)

After the conclusion of the examination period


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria:

  • Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
  • Accuracy of information and depth of treatment of the topic (25%)
  • Detailed discussion on the music with relevant music examples provided (30%)
  • Ability to write clearly and logically (15%)
  • Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear lay-out (10%)
  • Correct use of APA style for the in-text referencing and reference list (10%)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit online via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 17th and 18th centuries


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

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