Overview
In this unit you will develop a knowledge and understanding of the materials of music derived from both the western art-music tradition and contemporary popular music styles. The unit integrates music theory, sight-reading and aural acuity elements covering introductory aspects of pitch, rhythm, pulse, tempo, articulation and expression. You will also gain introductory keyboard skills that relate to your musical development as singers.
Details
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 - 2021
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).
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
Assessment Overview
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.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Learning resources and assessment tasks will be reviewed to make sure they closely align with the learning outcomes of this unit.
- Recognise aural aspects of pitch, rhythm, pulse, tempo, articulation and expression within a variety of music styles derived from the western art-music tradition and contemporary popular music styles at an introductory level.
- Sight-read simple rhythmic and melodic phrases derived from the western music tradition at an introductory level.
- Perform simple pieces and exercises on the keyboard at an introductory level that relate to your musical development as a singer.
- Complete music writing tasks using the basic rudiments of music relating to pitch, rhythm, keys, scales and chords as derived from the western art-music tradition and contemporary popular music styles at an introductory level.
- Apply your knowledge of the basic rudiments of music relating to pitch, rhythm, keys, scales and chords to various introductory level music writing assignments.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||
| 4 - In-class Test(s) - 10% | |||||
| 5 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | |||||
| 6 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | |||||
| 7 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||
| 11 - 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 | 11 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||||||||
| 4 - In-class Test(s) - 10% | |||||||||||
| 5 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | |||||||||||
| 6 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | |||||||||||
| 7 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Sibelius Music Notation Software (for more detail see term-specific information)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
p.mckenzie@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 1, Aural topic 1, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 2, Aural topic 2, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 3, Aural topic 3, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 3, Aural topic 3, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Mid Term Break
Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021Module/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 4, Aural topic 4, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 5, Aural topic 5, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 6, Aural topic 6, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 03 May 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 6, Aural topic 6, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 10 May 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 7, Aural topic 7, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 17 May 2021Module/Topic
Theory topic 8, Aural topic 8, Keyboard studies in class
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 24 May 2021Module/Topic
Exam period
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Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class Test(s) Due: Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
In-class Test(s) Due: Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
In-class Test(s) Due: Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12
Begin Date: 31 May 2021Module/Topic
Intensive production week - no regular classes - performance week
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021Module/Topic
Intensive production week - no regular classes - performance week
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021Module/Topic
Intensive production week - no regular classes - performance week
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Events and Submissions/Topic
To enable you to get the best results in this unit, we suggest you purchase Sibelius music notation software. This can be bought in full or on an annual subscription. This will be an important musical software program that you may use throughout your study in the BTheatre.
1 Written Assessment
Music theory worksheet - rhythm
Task:
Create 6 original 16-bar rhythm patterns using each of the following time-signatures:
- simple duple
- simple triple
- simple quadruple
- compound duple
- compound triple
- compound quadruple
Each rhythm pattern must include examples of:
- rests
- dotted notes
- triplets or duplets
- semiquavers
Week 3 Friday (26 Mar 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Upload via Moodle site
Week 5 Friday (9 Apr 2021)
Moodle
Assessment criteria are as follows:
- Accurate completion of each music theory task.
- Appropriate use of music software to complete music theory task.
- Apply your knowledge of the basic rudiments of music relating to pitch, rhythm, keys, scales and chords to various introductory level music writing assignments.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
Music theory worksheet - transcription and transposition
Task:
- Create a lead sheet of one of your vocal repertoire songs. The lead sheet consists of vocal line, words and chords. It should also include all repeats, tempo markings, title, composer, lyricist.
- Transpose this song up a tone.
- Transpose this song down a tone.
- Present all 3 lead sheets as PDF for assessment.
- Also upload a scanned copy of the original song from your vocal repertoire
Week 6 Friday (23 Apr 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Upload via Moodle site
Week 8 Friday (7 May 2021)
Moodle
Assessment criteria are as follows:
- Accurate completion of each music theory task
- Appropriate use of music software to complete music theory task.
- Apply your knowledge of the basic rudiments of music relating to pitch, rhythm, keys, scales and chords to various introductory level music writing assignments.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
3 Written Assessment
Music theory worksheet - Composition
Task:
1. You will be provided with a 16 bar chord progression.
2. The rhythm will also be provided for you to use.
3. You must add notes to the provided rhythms in order to create the melody.
4. When choosing the notes, you must use chord tones in majority however, you may use diatonic passing tones that align with the provided chord progression.
Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Upload via Moodle Site
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)
Moodle
The assessment criteria are as follows:
- Accurate completion of the piece.
- Correct usage of chord tones relating to the given progression.
- Correct usage of diatonic passing tones relating to the given progression.
- Degree of creativity in composing the melody.
- Apply your knowledge of the basic rudiments of music relating to pitch, rhythm, keys, scales and chords to various introductory level music writing assignments.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
4 In-class Test(s)
Sight-reading test
This test will be conducted individually.
- Clap a rhythm in simple time, 4 bars long
- Clap a rhythm in compound time, 4 bars long
- Sing a melody in simple time, 4 bars long
- Sing a melody in compound time, 4 bars long
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Scheduled in Week 11. Please see unit coordinator for time.
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
The following assessment criteria are equally weighted:
- Accuracy and fluency of rhythmic sight-reading
- Accuracy and fluency of melodic sight-reading
- Sight-read simple rhythmic and melodic phrases derived from the western music tradition at an introductory level.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
5 In-class Test(s)
Keyboard skills test
Duration:15 minutes
Tasks
- Accurately perform various scales and exercises.
- Accurately perform the vocal warm-up exercises.
- Accurately perform one piano piece hands together.
- Accurately perform one piece from a lead sheet. You must also incorporate the rhythm and instrument options on your keyboard with this piece.
- Accurately sing and play a song. This may be a pop song or music theatre song. You will need to perform the accompaniment yourself while singing. The accompaniment may be in the form of chords or something more complex.
The level of difficulty of each of the above tasks will be negotiated with the lecturer. Students with ability to play the piano will be expected to perform at a higher level than beginners.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Scheduled in Week 11. Please see unit coordinator for time.
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
After examination week.
The following assessment criteria are equally weighted:
- Accuracy of performing the Level 1 vocal scales and exercises.
- Accuracy of performing the vocal warm-up exercises.
- Accuracy of performing one piano piece hands together.
- Accuracy of performing one piece from a lead sheet. You must also incorporate the rhythm and instrument options on your keyboard with this piece.
- Accuracy of singing and playing a song.
- Recognise aural aspects of pitch, rhythm, pulse, tempo, articulation and expression within a variety of music styles derived from the western art-music tradition and contemporary popular music styles at an introductory level.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
6 In-class Test(s)
Music theory test
This will be a short-answer test on music theory concepts found in the Music Theory workbook for this unit.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Scheduled in Week 11. Please see unit coordinator for time.
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
After examination week.
Accurate completion of all music theory tasks.
- Perform simple pieces and exercises on the keyboard at an introductory level that relate to your musical development as a singer.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
7 In-class Test(s)
Aural musicianship test
This assessment will consist of a short answer test based on the aural musicianship concepts studied in this unit.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Scheduled in Week 11. Please see unit coordinator for time.
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
After examination week.
Accurate completion of all aural musicianship tasks.
- Complete music writing tasks using the basic rudiments of music relating to pitch, rhythm, keys, scales and chords as derived from the western art-music tradition and contemporary popular music styles at an introductory level.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
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