Overview
In this unit you will study the history and cultural development of western art music in the 19th and 20th 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.
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- Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 19th and 20th centuries
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 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
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
A History of Western Music
Edition: 9th edn (2014)
Authors: Burkholder, Grout and Palisca
W. W. Norton
New York New York , NY , USA
ISBN: 9780393937114
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Please refer to the 9th Edition
IT Resources
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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.
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Worksheet 1 Due July 31st 2017
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Worksheet 2 Due August 21st 2017
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Worksheet 3 Due September 11th 2017
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1 Written Assessment
The completion of 2 worksheets, based on the Romantic period of western art music.
- Worksheet 1 - The piano in solo & chamber works, lieder & orchestral concertos- due 31st July 2017
- Worksheet 2 - 19th century opera- due 21st August 2017
Due dates for worksheets are included in the Task Description for this assessment item.
Approximately two weeks after the submission of worksheets
- Clear introduction and conclusion (15%)
- Accuracy of information (20%)
- 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%)
- Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
2 Written Assessment
Task: Essay of length 2000 - 2500 words
During the 19th century, the rise of the virtuoso performer led to a dramatic contrast in the type of music that was performed in public and that which was performed in the home.
- Write an essay that describes the nature of this change and why it happened.
- Include any social changes that may have accompanied this phenomenon, or may even have been responsible for it.
- Compare the type of music that was performed in the home and on the concert platform, both at the beginning of the Romantic period and at the end of the 19th century.
- Mention composers who wrote both music for public performance and also for home performance, and how their styles differed for each genre.
- What was the main purpose of music written by well-known composers for amateur performers?
- Draw some conclusions from your research as to why art music and popular music had diverged so radically by the end of the 19th century.
- Include examples of works and excerpts from music scores that illustrate this contrast.
Week 10 Monday (18 Sept 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2017)
The assessment criteria are as follows:
- 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%)
- Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
3 Written Assessment
The completion of 2 worksheets, based on the 20th century period of western art music.
- Worksheet 3 - The birth of modern music - due 11th September 2017
- Worksheet 4 - Art music since World War 2- due 9th October 2017
Due dates for worksheets are included in the Task Description for this assessment item.
Approximately two weeks after the submission of worksheets
- 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%)
- Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
4 Written Assessment
Task: Essay of length 2000 - 2500 words
Choose ONE of the following essay topics:
- Many composers in the 20th century have experimented with new ways to use the human voice and acoustic musical instruments in musical performance. Examine the new uses of the human voice and acoustic musical instruments in avant-garde art music of the twentieth century, and comment on the new skills that singers and instrumentalists must acquire to effectively perform these works. Discuss also the ways that composers have dealt with issues of notation with these new sounds. Refer to specific examples from across the century, citing primary sources wherever possible.
- The technological revolution associated with the electronics industry in the 20th century has had a marked impact on musical composition in all genres. Examine the ways that electronics and computer technology have impacted on 20th century art music with particular reference to the concept of indeterminancy and the evolution of the role of the composer and performer. Consider aspects of notation, improvisation, pitch, rhythm and timbre. Refer to specific examples from across the century, citing primary sources wherever possible.
Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
After assessment period.
- 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%)
- Describe the important musical, structural and aural characteristics of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Describe the contribution of significant composers and musicians to the development of western art music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Contextualise the principal stylistic trends of western art music within the important social and political movements of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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