School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsSongwriting and Music TheoryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102565.1
Discipline: MUSIC
Student Contribution Band: 1
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
Prerequisite
101520 Basic Composition, Craft and Theory OR 102564 Music Theory Fundamentals
About this Unit
In 2020 this unit replaced by 102770 - Music Theory and Songwriting. This unit studies harmony and musical techniques used a variety of styles, and applies these in the development of songwriting skills. Course work includes analysis and composition in set styles, and the freer exploration of techniques in creative songwriting. Keyboard and aural classes will include practical experience in areas relating 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. Students will also sit multiple choice theory quizzes on vUWS.
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Specialisations
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