Overview
In this unit you will study an overview of western art music styles that have emerged from the late Renaissance period through to the early 21st century. You will examine the role of prominent composers and performers as well as the social, political and technological events that have shaped western art music from the late Renaissance period through to the early 21st century. Your studies will give particular attention to the study and analysis of primary source materials in the form of musical analysis of the musical forms relevant to the various periods in western art music history.
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).
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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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Student Evaluations
Update power point slides to include more musical examples and historical content.
Staff will update power point slides to create more engaging slides that includes musical examples and historical content.
Feedback from Student Evaluations
Additional preparation for moodle quizzes
Encourage use of eReading list to help students with study for quizzes.
- Identify the stylistic features of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Describe the influence of prominent performers and composers in the development of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Discuss the social, political and technological events that shaped western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Analyse the structure and musical style of selected western art music compositions from the Renaissance to the early 21st century.
N/A
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 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 | 4 | |
| 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 | |||||||||
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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
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
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.
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Module/Topic
Introduction to unit - assessment tasks
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Baroque music & assessment 1
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Baroque & Classical music
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Classical & Romantic eras
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 1 Due - Baroque & Classical Essay
Baroque & Classical Essay Due: Week 4 Monday (31 July 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
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Romantic era & Assessment 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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The nineteenth century
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Revision of unit
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 2 Due - Renaissance, Baroque & Classical online moodle quiz
Renaissance, Baroque & Classical Moodle Quiz Due: Week 7 Tuesday (29 Aug 2023) 6:00 pm AEST
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Impressionism and Modernism
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Twentieth century nationalism & Assessment 3
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Post world war 2
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Film music
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 3 Due - Film Music Essay (neo-romantic & avant-garde)
Film Music Essay Due: Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
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Revision of unit & Assessment 4
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Revision of unit
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Revision of unit
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Task 4 due - Romantic & Modern Online Moodle Quiz
Romantic & Modern Music Moodle Quiz Due: Exam Week Tuesday (17 Oct 2023) 6:00 pm AEST
1 Written Assessment
You are to write an analytical essay based on the following scenario:
You are the musical director for a showcasing of the Baroque artwork "Samson and Delilah" by Rubens (1610) in the Neoclassical Pavilion at Louveciennes (built in 1771 by Ledoux). You must select one appropriate musical work from the Classical era for the arrival of guests at the Pavilion and you must select one appropriate musical work from the Baroque era for the viewing of "Samson and Delilah".
Justify your choice by drawing comparisons between the respective Classical and Baroque music elements and the themes present within the architecture and the artwork. You must include a YouTube URL of your two chosen pieces in the body of the essay as well as the reference list.
Length: 1000 - 1500 words
Week 4 Monday (31 July 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Upload via moodle
Week 6 Monday (21 Aug 2023)
via moodle
- Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
- Justification of Baroque and Classical music relating to stimuli (25%)
- Accurate and detailed discussion of Baroque and Classical characteristics (25%)
- Ability to write clearly and logically (15%)
- Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear layout (10%)
- Correct use of APA 7th edition style for the in-text referencing and reference list (15%)
- Identify the stylistic features of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Describe the influence of prominent performers and composers in the development of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Discuss the social, political and technological events that shaped western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Analyse the structure and musical style of selected western art music compositions from the Renaissance to the early 21st century.
- Communication
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
2 Written Assessment
This assessment will be conducted online as a moodle quiz. You will be required to write short answer responses to questions based on the music from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Your responses will be completed in the moodle quiz format. It is an open-book quiz and must be completed in two hours from the time you commence. This quiz will be available for 24 hours from the time of the due date and you may only attempt it once.
Week 7 Tuesday (29 Aug 2023) 6:00 pm AEST
Complete online via moodle
Week 10 Tuesday (19 Sept 2023)
via moodle
- Accuracy of information for each response
- Depth of treatment of each response
- Identify the stylistic features of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Describe the influence of prominent performers and composers in the development of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Discuss the social, political and technological events that shaped western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Analyse the structure and musical style of selected western art music compositions from the Renaissance to the early 21st century.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
3 Written Assessment
You are to write an analytical essay based on the following scenario:
You are to showcase your broad understanding of neo-romantic and avant-garde music genres in the role of a film music critic. Choose two different films or television shows (one of each style below), from 1960 to the present day, that have original scoring (not adapted scoring) in the following styles:
- Neo-romantic
- Avant-garde (e.g. expressionist, serialist, minimalist etc)
You are to provide a YouTube URL (in the body of the essay and in the reference list) for each example, preferably directly from the film or episode. You must justify what genre your chosen film/TV scores belong to, through the analysis of the manipulation of music elements appropriate to each style/era. You must discuss how each score enhances the storyline of each motion picture/episode and what effect it has on the audience and the overall cinematic/television experience. You may focus on suggested film clips or choose your own (with confirmation from unit coordinator).
Length: 1000 - 1500 words
Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Upload via moodle
Review/Exam Week Monday (9 Oct 2023)
via moodle
- Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
- Appropriate selection and discussion of chosen composers and film/TV scores (25%)
- Accurate justification of each score through music analysis (25%)
- Ability to write clearly and logically (15%)
- Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear layout (10%)
- Correct use of APA 7th edition style for the in-text referencing and reference list (15%)
- Identify the stylistic features of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Describe the influence of prominent performers and composers in the development of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Discuss the social, political and technological events that shaped western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Analyse the structure and musical style of selected western art music compositions from the Renaissance to the early 21st century.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
4 Written Assessment
This assessment will be conducted online as a moodle quiz. You will be required to provide short answer responses to questions based on Western art music from the Romantic period to the present day. Your responses will be completed in the moodle quiz format. It is an open-book quiz and must be completed in the two hours from the time you commence. This quiz will be available for 24 hours from the time of the due date and you may only attempt it once.
Exam Week Tuesday (17 Oct 2023) 6:00 pm AEST
Complete online via moodle
Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2023)
via moodle
- Accuracy of information for each response
- Depth of treatment of each response
- Identify the stylistic features of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Describe the influence of prominent performers and composers in the development of western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Discuss the social, political and technological events that shaped western art music styles from the Renaissance to the early 21st century
- Analyse the structure and musical style of selected western art music compositions from the Renaissance to the early 21st century.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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