MUSSUPST 1110 - Foundations of Music Theory
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSSUPST 1110 Course Foundations of Music Theory Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assumed Knowledge SACE Stage 2 Musicianship Assessment Assignments 30%, Tests (x2) 40% in total, Exam 30% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Rosevear
Lectures are taken by:
Dr Jennifer Rosevear - jennifer.rosevear@adelaide.edu.au
John Polglase - john.polglase@adelaide.edu.au
Tutorials are taken by:
Dr Anne Cawrse - anne.cawrse@adelaide.edu.au
John Polglase - john.polglase@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1 Demonstrate fluency in the use of theoretical terminology and musical notation in western music. 2 Develop skills and fluency in working with the theoretical conventions of tonal music through the study of tonality, diatonic harmony, melodic elements, voice-leading and aspects of form. 3 Demonstrate skills in harmonic analysis through the study of scores of the set works. 4 Demonstrate a functional understanding of basic contrapuntal techniques. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3, 4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no set textbook for this course.Online Learning
The myuni site for this course will contain Lecture notes, along with additional resources and handouts.
The Elder Music Library’s Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music
Many musical scores can be accessed through the Petrucci Music Library - http://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page (can also be accessed via the ‘Web Resources’ tab of the Elder Music Resources Guide).
You can listen to an extensive range of works either on or off-campus through the library's Naxos subscription. You can link to the Naxos catalogue from the Elder Music Library Resources Guide: You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue and there is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading) via the internet. You can search for recordings in many ways, such as by composer, performer or name of the work.
Oxford Music Online is a portal that enables searching in Grove Music Online and other Oxford reference content in the one location. Students can access Oxford Music Online which houses Grove music online through the link on the Elder Music Library website at:
Grove music online [electronic resource] can also be located as a title search through the library catalogue.
e-learning resources - Students are encouraged to make use of the excellent online resources available through the Conservatorium’s subscription to “e-learning resources”. In addition to comprehensive information that is clearly presented, there are numerous practice questions for aural and theoretical questions, as well as a wide range of other support information. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will explore a range of theoretical aspects related to Western art music. The theory lectures will incorporate an analytical approach to thematic, harmonic, stylistic and formal aspects of various works. Theoretical topics will be explored through discussion of key concepts and through analysis of a range of set works by various composers including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Haydn, Mozart, Satie, Schumann, and Vivaldi,.
Tutorials will be oriented towards application of the theoretical aspects of the course, and will enable students to gain first-hand experience of these aspects through problem-solving harmonization exercises and analysis of relevant repertoire.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend 6-9 hours per week in reviewing lecture notes, preparing for tutorials, listening to repertoire, preparing assignments, undertaking suggested readings, and practising theoretical skills.Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Keys and tonality; modes; minor scale types; intervals; triad types; non-harmonic notes Week 2 Major and minor key chord functions; Roman numerals; lead sheets & chord symbols; harmonic progressions (including circle progressions) and cadences; triad inversions & figures Week 3 Dominant function; 7th chords and inversions; figures for 7th chord inversions; test review; test Week 4 Analytical guidelines & checklist; harmonic analysis; figured bass; modulation Week 5 Using triads for SATB writing; chord voicing and voice leading principles; cadential and passing 6/4 chords; part writing and harmonisation (bass given); part writing and harmonisation (soprano given) Week 6 Melodic techniques and phrase structures; accompaniment patterns Week 7 Introduction to secondary dominant function chords Week 8 Formal structures Week 9 Test review; test Week 10 Introduction to counterpoint – types of counterpoint, melodic shape, consonance and dissonance; 2-part Week 11 Counterpoint – evolution – plainchant, organum, renaissance; 2 parts & use of dissonances Week 12 Counterpoint – canon; 2- part, strong beat dissonances -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
All of the following assessment tasks are summative in nature. Formative tasks, in the form of tutorial or homework exercises will assist in the completion of the summative assessment tasks.Assessment Task Task type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes Theory Test 1 Summative 15% 1, 2 Assignment 1 Summative 15% 2, 3 Theory Test 2 Summative 20% 1, 2, 3 Assignment 2 Summative 20% 4 Theory Examination Summative 30% 1, 2, 3 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance and participation expectations are as follows:
Lectures: Although attendance at all lectures is expected, leave applications will not be required to be submitted to the lecturers due to logistical reasons. Students are advised that poor attendance at lectures may have a significant negative impact on their ability to complete assessment tasks.
Tutorials: Any student who fails to satisfactorily attend their Tutorial may be ineligible for assessment in the other course components. Students will need to seek approval from their tutorial teacher for any absences as per the Conservatorium Participation & Attendance Guidelines (see )
Penalties: Any unapproved absences from the Tutorial will incur a deduction of 5 marks per absence which will be applied to the final total mark for the course – ie. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated.Assessment Detail
Theory Test 1 – covering the topics from Weeks 1 – 3
Theory Test 2 – covering the topics up to and including Week 8
Assignment 1 – exercises in harmonisation and analysis
Assignment 2 – application of theoretical concepts and counterpoint
Theory Examination –analysis of unseen work/s, analysis of set works, application and explanation of theory and harmonisation concepts.Submission
The two assignments for this course will require online submission through MyUni.
Late assignment policy:
Extensions are only granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. Assessed work that is submitted late (after the due date and time) will not be examined for assessment or feedback. In the case of illness this will require a medical certificate, and in the case of personal (non-medical) circumstances you will need a letter of support from a University Student Counsellor. For further information please refer to the following website:
Students will receive feedback on their assessment tasks. Theory Test 1 may be taken again if students wish to improve their mark. The assignment will be returned within two weeks of the submission date. The marked examination will be returned after the examination period.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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