School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsMusic Theory and SongwritingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102770.1
Discipline: MUSIC
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students must have completed the prerequisite unit, or demonstrate an understanding of key signatures, intervals, triad chord structures, meter and rhythm, through a music theory screening test to be administered by the Unit Co-ordinator.
Equivalent Units
101087 - Composition, Craft and Theory 2, 33408 - Music, Craft and Theory 2, 101522 - Composition, Craft and Theory, 102565 - Songwriting and Music Theory
Prerequisite
101520 Basic Composition, Craft and Theory OR 102564 Music Theory Fundamentals
About this Unit
This unit studies harmony and musical techniques used in a variety of styles, and applies these in the development of song-writing and composition skills. Keyboard and aural classes include practical musicianship training related to the lectures.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
The computer programs Auralia (aural training) and Musition (music theory training) will be used to do the online Aural and Theory quizzes, and these will be downloaded by students or accessed on the computers in the music area.
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