Music Inquiry

Unit code: ACO1018 | 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 introduces you to the world of musicological research and familiarises you with methods and sources within Music and the Creative Arts. The unit examines how musicology and creative arts, in particular, approach research and inquiry. You are encouraged to question the intentions and validity of information from a variety of sources as you come to understand important theoretical and ethical challenges in the research and production of musical works. You also develop an understanding of the connection between musicological contexts and the language and practice of music. You are encouraged to contemplate the foci and result of musicological inquiries in the arrangement, practice and performance of musical works.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Analyse basic musicological research methods in a range of musical context;
  2. Locate and review appropriate musicological sources in an academic context;
  3. Reflect on a range of musical sources and themes in a creative context;
  4. Exhibit foundation interpretative skills and overall musicianship;
  5. Develop and produce musical works underpinned by a framework of musicological inquiry.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 10%
Application of musicological
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Music inquiry research task
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 50%
Production of musical works (Group)

Assessment 3 Creative Works 50% is secure assessment completed in person, and includes group planning and production.

Required reading

Learning resources will be provided on VU Collaborate and the FN campus library.

As part of a course

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

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

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