Music Theory 1

Unit code: ACO1014 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit focuses on key concepts in functional music theory that musicians need to understand and apply in performance, composition, arrangement and musicological environments. This unit focuses on recognition and construction of melody, harmony and rhythm. Students learn chord nomenclature, chord construction, and how chords are derived from scale systems. Students learn to recognise interval usage in melody, chord voicings, key signatures, note values and time signatures. Students also learn to understand melodic and motific development.

Students are encouraged to use these key concepts in learning, describing and performing repertoire and in musicological contexts also.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Reflect upon and review the development and production of musical works;
  2. Review upon goals and practice schedule;
  3. Exhibit enhanced interpretative skills and overall musicianship within collaborative contexts;
  4. Articulate intermediate musical nomenclature in relation to music theory and production activities;
  5. Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of music equipment and music software in accordance with OHS requirements; and
  6. Reflect and review upon musicological concepts in a range of musical contexts.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 25%
Applied theory and aural exercises
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 25%
Key Concepts in Theory Report
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 25%
Music Theory Presentation
Assessment type: Performance
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Grade: 25%
Musical performance

Required reading

Reading, resources and materials (including repertoire playlists and real books) will be provided through VU Collaborate and/or links to library and other resources.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Music
ABMC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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