Courses – Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries

Music

Stage I

MUS 100

15 Points

Basic Musical Techniques

An intensive overview of fundamental written skills in music, and practice in aural perception for the general interest student who has some rudimentary knowledge, and also for those wishing to bring their musical skills up to the level of entry to MUS 101.

Restriction: MUSIC 100-102, 104. May not be taken after passing MUS 101 or 102

MUS 101

15 Points

Materials of Music 1

Develops the fundamental music theory and aural perception skills necessary to be an effective musician, including the study of basic theory, harmony and analysis, and aural skills and musicianship, including a choral performance project.

Prerequisite: MUS 100 or MUSIC 100 or equivalent
Departmental approval required for non-BMus students
Restriction: MUSIC 101, 103, 104, JAZZ 103

MUS 102

15 Points

Materials of Music 2

Continuation of work begun in MUS 101 in harmony and analysis, aural skills and musicianship.

Prerequisite: MUS 101
Restriction: MUSIC 105, 107

MUS 106

15 Points

Conducting

An introduction to the study of conducting which includes listening to and writing about a wide variety of music from all historical periods. The practical component of this paper concentrates on posture, patterns and gesture. Studies will include examples from choral and orchestral repertoire.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required for non-BMus students
Restriction: MUSIC 106

MUS 110

15 Points

Composition/Sonic Arts Foundation 1

Creativity and craftsmanship in original free composition are studied with some analysis of significant works from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and exercises in both note and sound-based approaches to composing. Coordination with performers both within and outside the class is important.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required for non-Composition major BMus students

MUS 111

15 Points

Composition/Sonic Arts Foundation 2

Continuation of work begun in MUS 110.

Prerequisite: MUS 110 or MUSIC 110

MUS 119

15 Points

Introduction to Music Technology

A survey of the technology available to assist musicians. Topics include: human-computer interfaces, computer notation, MIDI sequencing, audio recording, synthesis, sound editing, and multi-track mixing.

Restriction: MUSIC 109 or 183

MUS 120

15 Points

Performance 1

Individual lessons and performance classes on an approved instrument or voice. (See course outline and instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements).

Prerequisite: Entrance is by audition. Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 124, 125, 128, 129

MUS 121

15 Points

Performance 2

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 120. (See course outline and instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements.)

Prerequisite: MUS 120 or MUSIC 120

MUS 122

15 Points

Performance Skills 1

The development of a wide range of performance skills beyond those gained in the instrumental/vocal studio, including ensemble techniques, conducting, languages for singers, pedagogy, orchestral audition skills, second instrument study, musicians' health.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 121

MUS 127

15 Points

Music Project 1

Participation in a collaborative performance project involving any of the following: small instrumental and/or vocal ensemble, choir, orchestra.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 140

15 Points

Writing About Music

A writing-intensive course looking at the ways in which scholars, performers and composers – both contemporary and of the past – have written about key composers and works of Western classical music. Written work is based on styles and contexts common to music. Basic music research skills are developed.

Restriction: MUSIC 144

MUS 144G

15 Points

Turning-points in Western Music

A study of significant people, major discoveries and inventions, and key factors (artistic, intellectual, social, technical) that were important agents of change in Western music. No previous knowledge of music is assumed.

Restriction: MUSIC 144, 144G

MUS 149G

15 Points

New Zealand Music Studies

New Zealand art music and popular music from World War II to the present, with a focus on contemporary practice. A broad range of musical styles and genres and their historical significance and wider social contexts will be discussed, together with notions of cultural identity in music at national and local levels. No previous knowledge of music is assumed.

Restriction: MUSIC 149, 149G

MUS 160

15 Points

Foundations of Music Education

A conceptual and practical foundation for ongoing work in music education. A survey of the field, the role of the music educator, practical musicianship, and foundational knowledge of music teaching and learning. The exploration of a range of pedagogical contexts. Students are asked to critically reflect on their own musicianship and music learning experiences.

Restriction: MUSED 160

MUS 170

15 Points

Jazz Performance 1

The development of instrumental technique and improvisational skills though in-depth study of scales, rhythm, harmony and relevant musical analysis. This course prepares students who major in Jazz Performance and includes 1:1 tuition and group based improvisation classes.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 172
Restriction: JAZZ 101, 107

MUS 171

15 Points

Jazz Performance 2

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 170.

Prerequisite: MUS 170 or JAZZ 101 and 107
Restriction: JAZZ 102, 108

MUS 172

15 Points

Jazz Ensembles 1

The application of instrumental and improvisational techniques through performance practice. This course develops stylistic, interpretive and literary musical skills through a variety of large and small ensembles. Students are placed by audition into a small group combo and a large group.

Corequisite: MUS 170

Restriction: JAZZ 111

MUS 173

15 Points

Jazz Ensembles 2

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 172.

Prerequisite: MUS 172 or JAZZ 101

Corequisite: MUS 171

Restriction: JAZZ 112

MUS 174

15 Points

Jazz Theory 1

An introduction to jazz theory and musicianship skills including aural and harmony. Coursework prepares students for the implementation of fundamental written theoretical skills. This course also includes a keyboard tutorial.

Restriction: MUSIC 101

MUS 175

15 Points

Jazz Theory 2

A continuation of jazz theory and musicianship skills including aural and harmony. Coursework prepares students for the implementation of fundamental written theoretical skills. This course also includes a keyboard tutorial.

Prerequisite: MUS 174 or MUSIC 101
Restriction: JAZZ 105

MUS 176

15 Points

Jazz History

The critical examination of musical styles, performers, cultural and industrial contexts surrounding jazz musics from the mid-nineteenth century, including ragtime, through New Orleans, swing, be-bop, cool, free, third-stream and post-bop. In-depth study of primary exponents of various styles. Audio and visual materials are a major component of study.

Restriction: JAZZ 113

MUS 177

15 Points

Jazz Project 1

Participation and development of pertinent skills towards the completion of a collaborative jazz music project.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 180

15 Points

Creative Practice in Popular Music 1

Exploration of ideas and processes in the creation and presentation of popular music through workshops, seminars, group discussion. Students will write songs, compose music, complete arrangement exercises and present aspects of their coursework in live performance.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 180, POPMUS 100

MUS 181

15 Points

Creative Practice in Popular Music 2

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 180.

Prerequisite: MUS 180 or MUSIC 180
Restriction: MUSIC 181, POPMUS 101

MUS 182

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Skills 1

The development of instrumental and vocal technique and interpretative skills through the in-depth study of scales, rhythm, harmony and the relevant musical analyses of set works. In addition, students will develop skills in improvisation, transcription and sight-reading. This course prepares students who major in Popular Music with 1:1 instrumental tuition and group based ensemble classes.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

Restriction: JAZZ 131

MUS 183

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Skills 2

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 182.

Prerequisite: MUS 182 or JAZZ 131 or Departmental approval
Restriction: JAZZ 132

MUS 184

15 Points

Popular Music Theory and Aural 1

Training in practical musicianship and contemporary music writing skills pertinent to a popular music practitioner. Development of aural recognition skills with an emphasis on transcription and sight singing skills.

Restriction: MUSIC 101, JAZZ 105

MUS 185

15 Points

Popular Music Theory and Aural 2

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 184.

Prerequisite: MUS 184
Restriction: JAZZ 105

MUS 186

15 Points

Music Industry Studies

Practical perspectives on power and practice in the popular music industry. Enriched by instruction from experts in the field, this course provides fundamental knowledge enabling students to begin functioning in and examining theoretically the complex workings of the local music industry and its multi-million dollar global counterpart. Practical areas covered include: music promotion, publishing and copyright, management, organisation of functions and festivals, legal issues and manufacture.

Restriction: MUSIC 182

MUS 187

15 Points

Popular Music Project 1

Participation and development of pertinent skills towards the completion of a collaborative popular music project.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 188

15 Points

Styles and Techniques in Songwriting

A survey of contemporary popular music styles from the perspective of tools of the creative songwriting process. Analysis and discussion of harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and structural concerns of works by prominent songwriters of the last fifty years. Explores connections between the traditional skills of songwriting and the international pop chart.

Restriction: MUSIC 184, POPMUS 107

MUS 190

10 Points

Special Topic

A Music project as approved by the Head of Department.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 191

10 Points

Special Study

Individual programme of study selected in consultation with staff members and approved by Head of Department.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

Stage II

MUS 201

15 Points

Materials of Music 3

Continuation of work begun in MUS 101 and 102 in the development of music theory and aural perception skills necessary to be an effective musician, including the study of harmony and analysis, and aural skills and musicianship, including a choral performance project.

Prerequisite: MUS 102; or MUSIC 102 and MUSIC 103; or MUSIC 105 and MUSIC 107
Restriction: MUSIC 200, 201, 202

MUS 202

15 Points

Materials of Music 4

Continuation of work begun in MUS 201, including the study of harmony and analysis, aural skills and musicianship.

Prerequisite: MUS 201
Restriction: MUSIC 200

MUS 206

15 Points

Conducting

This course continues on from year one and introduces baton technique, rehearsal planning and management, and advanced score preparation. Classical symphonies make up the repertoire for score preparation and some of the practical examples.

Prerequisite: MUS 106 or MUSIC 106 and Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 206

MUS 210

15 Points

Instrumental and Vocal Composition 1

The composition of works for a wide variety of acoustic instruments in conjunction with a study of short pieces. Expansion of technique and realisation of performances.

Prerequisite: MUS 111 or MUSIC 111 and Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 214

MUS 211

15 Points

Instrumental and Vocal Composition 2

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 210.

Prerequisite: MUS 210 or MUSIC 210 and Departmental approval

MUS 212

15 Points

Composing for Film

A survey of film composition techniques in conjunction with a study of important works from the domain. Topics include: an introduction to the use of studio resources, effective instrumental/orchestral scoring, film narrative and characterisation, psychoacoustics, electroacoustic music in film contexts, and critical perspectives and writing about film music.

Prerequisite: MUS 111 or 181 or MUSIC 111 or 181 or Departmental approval

MUS 213

15 Points

Composing Church Music

A survey of practical techniques relating to the composition of music for the contemporary Christian church. Topics include: the influence of music and creative arts in the contemporary church, exploration of the spectrum of music leadership roles within the contemporary church, the vocational craft of composing music for the contemporary church, and critical perspectives and writing about church music.

Prerequisite: MUS 111 or 181 or MUSIC 111 or 181 or Departmental approval

MUS 214

15 Points

Orchestration 1

Technical aspects of writing for instruments in various ensembles with a primary focus on the orchestra; problems of scoring and arranging for ensembles of various sizes. Emphasis is on practical examples and use of performers within the group wherever possible.

Prerequisite: MUS 102, or MUSIC 102 and 103, or MUSIC 105 and 107 and Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 214

MUS 215

15 Points

Electroacoustic Music Studies 1

A study of a wide range of expert-domain literature and repertoire including seminal writings from the pioneers of the sound-based music movement, recent articles from world-leading composer-researchers, and studies of significant works from the early twentieth century to the present day. Topics include: the creative process, aspects of language relating to acousmatic, and live genres, and electroacoustic music analysis.

Prerequisite: MUS 102, or MUSIC 102 and 103, or MUSIC 105 and 107 and Departmental approval

MUS 216

15 Points

Sonic Arts 1

The composition of works for a both live and acousmatic genres supported by relevant technical studies. Emphasis is placed on the development of students' individual creative processes and on the performance of sonic artworks.

Prerequisite: MUS 111 or MUSIC 111 and Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 216

MUS 217

15 Points

Sonic Arts 2

A continuation and expansion of work begun in MUS 216 Sonic Arts 1.

Prerequisite: MUS 216 or MUSIC 216 and Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 217

MUS 219

15 Points

Sound Recording and Production 1

A survey of sound recording and production techniques supported by practical studio-based exercises. Topics include: microphone types, patterns, and configurations; vocal and instrumental recording; band and ensemble recording; synthesis; postproduction techniques; and mastering. Coordination with performers both within and outside the class is important.

Prerequisite: MUS 119 or MUSIC 109 or POPMUS 103 or MUSIC 183 or Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 209, 283

MUS 220

15 Points

Performance 3

Further performance work, involving weekly individual lessons and performance classes. (See course outline and instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements).

Prerequisite: MUS 121 or MUSIC 121 or MUSIC 124 or MUSIC 125 or MUSIC 128

Restriction: MUSIC 220, 224, 225, 228, 229

MUS 221

15 Points

Performance 4

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 220. (See course outline and instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements).

Prerequisite: MUS 220 or MUSIC 220
Restriction: MUSIC 221, 224, 225, 228, 229

MUS 222

15 Points

Performance Skills 2

Further development of a wide range of performance skills beyond those gained in the instrumental/vocal studio, including ensemble techniques, conducting, languages for singers, pedagogy, orchestral audition skills, second instrument study, musicians' health.

Prerequisite: MUS 122 or MUSIC 120 and 121 and Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 220 or MUS 221

MUS 223

15 Points

Performance Skills 3

Prerequisite: MUS 122 or MUSIC 120 and 121 and Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 220 or MUS 221

MUS 224

15 Points

Elements of Performance Practice

A survey of aspects of performance practice of music from the eighteenth century to the present day. The course will enable students to develop instrument and genre specific knowledge that will enhance their ability to approach performance on their own instrument with stylistic awareness and knowledge of specific techniques, including contemporary techniques where relevant. Required for students in the performance major.

Prerequisite: MUS 140 or MUSIC 144
Restriction: MUSIC 251

MUS 227

15 Points

Music Project 2

Participation in a collaborative performance project involving any of the following: small instrumental and/or vocal ensemble, choir, orchestra.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 240

15 Points

History, Music and Ideas

Case studies in historically-specific musical phenomena that engage music and significant strains of cultural influence. The emphasis is on Western music and culture.

Prerequisite: MUS 102 and 140, or MUSIC 105 and 107 and 144

MUS 241

15 Points

Contemporary Music Culture

Case studies in significant issues and developments within contemporary musical culture.

Prerequisite: MUS 102 and 140, or MUSIC 105 and 107 and 144

MUS 258

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Music

MUS 259

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Music

MUS 260

15 Points

Critical Studies in Music Education

An exploration of critical and creative ideas related to the learning and teaching of music. The emphasis is on discovering theoretical, developmental and practical knowledge that enhances the music learning experience. An inquiry approach is taken where students study both set topics and chosen topics of interest.

Prerequisite: MUS 160 or MUSED 160
Restriction: MUSED 260

MUS 261

15 Points

Practical Pedagogy

A practical introduction to music pedagogy through audiation, singing and/or beginner instrumental and ensemble learning. Various pedagogical aspects are considered: planning and lesson design, repertoire, teaching methods and strategies, aural and technical development, learner attributes, and assessment and evaluation.

Prerequisite: MUS 160 or MUSED 160 or Departmental approval

MUS 270

15 Points

Jazz Performance 3

Prerequisite: MUS 171 or JAZZ 102 and 108 or 131

Restriction: JAZZ 201, 207

MUS 271

15 Points

Jazz Performance 4

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 270.

Prerequisite: MUS 270 or JAZZ 201 and 207

Restriction: JAZZ 202, 208

MUS 272

15 Points

Jazz Ensembles 3

Prerequisite: MUS 173 or JAZZ 112
Corequisite: MUS 270
Restriction: JAZZ 211

MUS 273

15 Points

Jazz Ensembles 4

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 272.

Prerequisite: MUS 272 or JAZZ 211
Restriction: JAZZ 212

MUS 274

15 Points

Jazz Theory 3

An exploration of more advanced jazz theory and musicianship skills including aural and harmony. Coursework prepares students for the implementation of fundamental written theoretical skills. This course also includes a keyboard tutorial.

Prerequisite: MUS 175 or JAZZ 105 or MUSIC 101

Restriction: JAZZ 203

MUS 275

15 Points

Jazz Composition and Arranging 1

Composition and arranging in the jazz idiom exploring small ensemble and big band contexts. Scoring, voicing concepts and sectional writing that assist students in the development of a portfolio of work.

Prerequisite: MUS 274 or JAZZ 203
Restriction: JAZZ 206

MUS 277

15 Points

Jazz Project 2

Participation and development of pertinent skills towards the completion of a collaborative jazz music project.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 280

15 Points

Creative Practice in Popular Music 3

Specific exploration and the continued development of ideas and processes in the creation and presentation of popular music through workshops, seminars, group discussion. Students will write songs, compose, complete arrangement exercises and present aspects of their coursework in live performance.

Prerequisite: MUS 181 or MUSIC 181 or POPMUS 101
Restriction: MUSIC 280 or POPMUS 200

MUS 281

15 Points

Creative Practice in Popular Music 4

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 280.

Prerequisite: MUS 280 or MUSIC 280 or POPMUS 200
Restriction: MUSIC 281 or POPMUS 201

MUS 282

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Skills 3

Further development of instrumental and vocal technique and interpretative skills through the in-depth study of scales, rhythm, harmony and the relevant musical analyses of set works. In addition, students will develop skills in improvisation, transcription and sight-reading. This course prepares students who major in Popular Music with 1:1 instrumental tuition and group based ensemble classes.

Prerequisite: MUS 183 or JAZZ 132 or MUSIC 124
Restriction: JAZZ 231

MUS 283

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Skills 4

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 282.

Prerequisite: MUS 282 or JAZZ 231
Restriction: JAZZ 232

MUS 284

15 Points

Popular Music Theory and Aural 3

Further training in practical musicianship and contemporary music writing skills pertinent to a popular music practitioner. Continued development of aural recognition skills with an emphasis on transcription and sight singing skills.

Prerequisite: MUS 185 or MUSIC 101 or JAZZ 105
Restriction: MUSIC 289, POPMUS 210

MUS 285

15 Points

Popular Music Analysis

Musical analysis in the popular music idiom. Techniques of deconstructing music and text from a variety of musical styles in order to identify significant characteristics or trends in composition and lyric writing. A central focus of this study will be the interaction of composition, arrangement, text and instrumentation.

Prerequisite: MUS 284 or MUSIC 289
Restriction: MUSIC 287, POPMUS 207

MUS 286

15 Points

Music Industry Studies Project

An in-depth examination and discussion of the popular music industry focusing on areas pertinent to creative practitioners. Students will explore and analyse issues surrounding self-management, record labels, the World Wide Web, media, legal issues, copyright, promotion and artist management. Students will devise and plan a creative project including a project management plan.

Prerequisite: MUS 186 or MUSIC 182 or POPMUS 102 or Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 282

MUS 290

10 Points

Special Topic

A Music project as approved by the Head of Department.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 291

10 Points

Special Study

Individual programme of study selected in consultation with staff members and approved by Head of Department.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 292

5 Points

Special Study

Individual programme of study based on the professional application of a practical music skill.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

Stage III

MUS 306

15 Points

Conducting

Conducting at Stage III assumes a level of competency in gesture and baton technique. This course gives students the opportunity to engage with a variety of ensemble situations both instrumental and choral/vocal; keyboard and voice, large choral ensemble, recitative and aria, and instrumental ensemble. There is a modest keyboard component that works on the skills needed for score preparation and rehearsals.

Prerequisite: MUS 206 or MUSIC 206 and Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 306

MUS 307

15 Points

Choral Techniques

Provides students with an introduction to the choral techniques that a choral conductor will need in the profession. These include: keyboard score-reading skills, the vocal mechanism and pedagogy, IPA, the elements of good rehearsal practice and an overview of choral repertoire.

Prerequisite: MUS 306 or MUSIC 306 and Departmental approval

MUS 310

15 Points

Instrumental and Vocal Composition 3

Composing for various instrumental and vocal resources; computer notation; study of major twentieth century composers and their methods.

Prerequisite: MUS 210 or 211, or MUSIC 210 or 211
Corequisite: MUS 314
Restriction: MUSIC 310

MUS 311

15 Points

Instrumental and Vocal Composition 4

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 310, including a substantial chamber work.

Prerequisite: MUS 310 or MUSIC 310

Corequisite: MUS 214 or MUS 314

Restriction: MUSIC 311

MUS 312

15 Points

Practice-led Research Project

Individually negotiated practice-led research projects supported by studies in scholarly approaches to composing. Research findings will be presented through aspects of creative works that make themselves apparent during the listening process, and supported through retrospective logical enquiry. Reports will contain both extracts of creative work and written submissions.

Prerequisite: MUS 211 or 217, MUSIC 211 or 217

MUS 313

15 Points

Sound Design

A survey of sound design techniques supported by practical studio-based exercises. Topics include: automatic dialogue replacement (ADR), sound effects recording (Foley), soundscape recording, three-dimensional sound modeling, computer-generated music, and psychoacoustics.

Prerequisite: MUS 216 or 219, or MUSIC 216 or 283 or POPMUS 203

MUS 314

15 Points

Orchestration 2

A continuation and expansion of the topics addressed in MUS 214. Relationships to acoustics, synthesis applications and educational implications will also be explored. Students are expected to develop their familiarity with concert repertoire.

Prerequisite: MUS 214 or MUSIC 214
Restriction: MUSIC 215

MUS 315

15 Points

Electroacoustic Music Studies 2

A continuation and expansion of the topics addressed in MUS 215. Examination of expert-domain literature and repertoire is broadened to include: multichannel acousmatic electroacoustic music (EAM), performance-based EAM (with live electronics and/or acoustic instruments and/or dance), EAM with moving images, and interactive installation/sonic sculpture.

Prerequisite: MUS 215

MUS 316

15 Points

Sonic Arts 3

The composition of works for a wide variety of genres including: multichannel acousmatic music, performance-based sonic art (with live electronics and/or acoustic instruments and/or dance), electroacoustic music with moving images, and interactive installation/sonic sculpture. The development of creative work will be supported by relevant technical studies and facilitation of students' individual creative processes.

Prerequisite: MUS 217 or MUSIC 217

MUS 317

15 Points

Sonic Arts 4

A continuation and expansion of the work undertaken in MUS 316. The end-of-semester folio will include a substantial work from one of the specialist genres studied.

Prerequisite: MUS 316

MUS 318

15 Points

Sound Recording and Production 2

Instruction in the use of the School of Music's professional-level recording studios supported by practical exercises in popular music production. Topics include: vocal, guitar, and drum recording; synthesis; industry-standard postproduction techniques; and mastering. Coursework will require coordination with performers both within and outside the class.

Prerequisite: MUS 219, or MUSIC 209 or POPMUS 203
Restriction: MUSIC 383, POPMUS 303

MUS 319

15 Points

Sound Recording and Production 3

A continuation and expansion of the topics addressed in MUS 318 including group projects that concentrate on the production of a popular music 'single'. Coursework will require coordination with performers both within and outside the class.

Prerequisite: MUS 318

MUS 320

15 Points

Performance 5

Further performance work, involving weekly individual lessons and performance classes. (See course outline and instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements).

Prerequisite: MUS 221 or MUSIC 221 or MUSIC 225 or MUSIC 228
Restriction: MUSIC 320, 328, 329

MUS 321

15 Points

Performance 6

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 320.

Prerequisite: MUS 320 or MUSIC 320

MUS 322

15 Points

Performance Skills 4

Prerequisite: MUS 223 or MUSIC 220 and 221 and Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 320 or 321

MUS 323

15 Points

Performance Skills 5

Prerequisite: MUS 322 or MUSIC 220 and 221 and Departmental approval
Corequisite: MUS 320 or 321

MUS 324

15 Points

Advanced Studies in Performance Practice

Studies in aspects of historical performance practice, using eighteenth century treatises as well as secondary sources. Exploration of topics including rhetoric, gesture, baroque dance, ornamentation and articulation patterns. Study of an historic instrument may be available as an elective within this course.

Prerequisite: MUS 224 or MUS 220 and 221 or MUSIC 220 and 221
Restriction: MUSIC 351

MUS 327

15 Points

Music Project 3

Participation in a collaborative performance project involving any of the following: small instrumental and/or vocal ensemble, choir, orchestra.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 340

15 Points

Sound, Style and Syntax

A follow-on course from MUS 202, which focuses on more complex and in-depth analysis of repertoire from the eighteenth to the twenty-first centuries.

Prerequisite: MUS 140, MUS 202 or MUSIC 200
Restriction: MUSIC 301

MUS 341

15 Points

Topic in Musicology

A seminar-based course dealing with a specific area of research in Western music history.

Prerequisite: MUS 202 and 240 and 241 or 15 points from MUSIC 241-247

MUS 342

15 Points

Analytical Methods

A study of repertory focusing on the deployment of specific analytical techniques and working methods, such as voice-leading analysis, schemata, topics, metrical analysis or form-function analysis.

Prerequisite: MUS 140 and MUS 202 or MUSIC 200
Restriction: MUSIC 302

MUS 355

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Music

MUS 356

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Music

MUS 357

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Music

MUS 358

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Music

MUS 359

15 Points

Special Topic

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Music

MUS 360

15 Points

Music Education Research

Current research in the practice and theory of music education and an introduction to music education research methodologies. Students undertake fieldwork in a music education related area.

Prerequisite: MUS 260 or 261 or MUSED 260 or 261

Restriction: MUSED 360

MUS 361

15 Points

Practical Pedagogy Project

Pedagogical knowledge and skills for musicians considering practical music teaching as part of their portfolio career. Students undertake a practical music teaching project. Note: specific teaching contexts depend on teacher availability.

Prerequisite: MUS 261 or MUSED 261 or Departmental approval

MUS 370

15 Points

Jazz Performance 5

The development of advanced instrumental technique and improvisational skills though in-depth study of scales, rhythm, harmony and relevant musical analysis. This course prepares students who major in Jazz Performance and includes 1:1 tuition and group based improvisation classes.

Prerequisite: MUS 271 or JAZZ 202 and JAZZ 208 or 231
Restriction: JAZZ 301, 307

MUS 371

15 Points

Jazz Performance 6

Continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 370 along with ensemble performances. Students prepare for a 50-minute public recital of their original arrangements, compositions and improvisations.

Prerequisite: MUS 370 or JAZZ 301 and 307

Restriction: JAZZ 302, 308

MUS 372

15 Points

Jazz Ensembles 5

Prerequisite: MUS 273 or JAZZ 212

Restriction: JAZZ 312

MUS 375

15 Points

Jazz Composition and Arranging 2

Prerequisite: MUS 275 or JAZZ 206
Restriction: JAZZ 306

MUS 376

15 Points

Jazz Research

The preparation and presentation of essays and practical seminars on a performer or period of stylistic development related to principal instrument or major study.

Corequisite: MUS 370 or MUS 371

Restriction: JAZZ 313

MUS 377

15 Points

Jazz Project

Participation and development of pertinent skills towards the completion of a collaborative jazz music project.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 380

15 Points

Creative Practice in Popular Music 5

More advanced exploration and the continued development of ideas and processes in the creation and presentation of popular music through workshops, seminars, and group discussion. Students will write songs, compose, complete arrangement exercises and present aspects of their coursework in live performance.

Prerequisite: MUS 281 or MUSIC 281 or POPMUS 201

Restriction: POPMUS 300, MUSIC 380

MUS 381

15 Points

Creative Practice in Popular Music 6

Continuation of work undertaken in MUS 380.

Prerequisite: MUS 380 or MUSIC 380 or POPMUS 300

Restriction: POPMUS 301, MUSIC 381

MUS 382

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Skills 5

More advanced development of instrumental and vocal technique and interpretative skills through the in-depth study of scales, rhythm, harmony and the relevant musical analyses of set works. In addition, students will develop skills in improvisation, transcription and sight-reading. This course prepares students who major in Popular Music with 1:1 instrumental or vocal tuition and group based ensemble classes.

Prerequisite: MUS 283 or JAZZ 232 or MUSIC 224
Restriction: JAZZ 331

MUS 383

15 Points

Diploma Courses

MUS 620A

30 Points

MUS 620B

30 Points

Performance Studies and Recital

Advanced work in all aspects of solo performance. Relevant ensemble work, including orchestral rehearsals and performance, may be required. Preparation for and performance of a public recital.

Prerequisite: At least a B- grade in MUS 321 or MUSIC 321 and Departmental approval

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 620 A and B

Postgraduate 700 Level Courses

MUS 701

15 Points

Advanced Analysis

This course develops advanced analytical research skills, focusing on one or more specific repertoires and/or analytical techniques (such as voice-leading analysis, schemata, topics, set theory, metrical analysis or form-functional analysis).

Prerequisite: MUS 340 or 342 or MUSIC 301

MUS 710A

15 Points

MUS 710B

15 Points

Instrumental and Vocal Composition Research Portfolio

A folio of compositions for a wide range of media, voices, and instruments.

Prerequisite: MUS 311 or MUSIC 311 and Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 710

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 710 A and B

MUS 714A

15 Points

MUS 714B

15 Points

Advanced Orchestration

Orchestration and instrumentation in the twentieth century, including contemporary instrumental and vocal techniques, with practical scoring exercises.

Prerequisite: MUS 314 or MUSIC 215 and Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 714

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 714 A and B

MUS 715A

15 Points

MUS 715B

15 Points

Advanced Electroacoustic Music Studies

Examination of a range of expert-domain literature and repertoire with a focus on advanced methods of electroacoustic music analysis and practice-led research. The end-of-year written submission should be of a scholarly standard suitable for submission to international conferences.

Prerequisite: MUS 315 and Departmental approval

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 715 A and B

MUS 716A

15 Points

MUS 716B

15 Points

Sonic Arts Research Portfolio

The composition of works for a wide variety of sonic arts genres. The end-of-year folio will contain a substantial work demonstrating the student's understanding of large-scale form.

Prerequisite: MUS 317 or MUSIC 317 and Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 715

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 716 A and B

MUS 720

30 Points

Performance Research I

Creative research in aspects of solo performance. Relevant ensemble work, including orchestral rehearsals and performance, may be required.

Prerequisite: MUS 320 or 307 or MUSIC 321 or 328, or Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 722, 723, 728

MUS 721

30 Points

Performance Research II

Continuation of the creative research undertaken in MUS 720.

Prerequisite: MUS 720 or MUSIC 720

Restriction: MUSIC 722, 723, 728

MUS 722

15 Points

Chamber Music Research I

Advanced work in the field of chamber music and ensemble playing.

Corequisite: MUS 720 or 721

MUS 723

15 Points

Chamber Music Research II

Advanced work in the field of chamber music and ensemble playing.

Corequisite: MUS 720 or 721

MUS 724

30 Points

Performance Pedagogy I

The study of instrumental technique, repertoire and aspects of pedagogy for studio teaching.

Prerequisite: MUS 321, 323 or Departmental approval

MUS 725

30 Points

Performance Pedagogy II

The study of instrumental technique, repertoire and aspects of pedagogy for studio teaching.

Prerequisite: MUS 724

MUS 726

15 Points

Aspects of Performance Practice

Selected research for discussion and investigation from the field of Performance Practice and its documentation. The study of source materials; individual projects; performance and/or teaching and direction of music from the area studied.

Prerequisite: MUS 224 or 324 or MUSIC 251 or 351 or Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 751

MUS 740

15 Points

Concepts and Methods in Historical Musicology

An overview of the discipline of historical musicology: its principal concepts and associated methods of research. Students consider key texts from the scholarly literature and design an individual research topic of interest. This course also helps to develop advanced writing skills. (Suitable for Musicology majors as well as students from Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz Performance and Popular Music majors with an interest in musicology).

Prerequisite: MUS 340 or 342, 341 or Departmental approval

Restriction: MUSIC 750

MUS 741

15 Points

Concepts and Methods in Practical Music Research

An overview of concepts and methods for practical, creative and music education research. Students investigate different forms of creative and qualitative research, surveys, action research and practice-led research, and design an individual music research topic of interest. (Suitable for Music Education/Studio Pedagogy majors as well as students from Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz Performance and Popular Music majors with an interest in practical research).

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 742

30 Points

Independent Music Research

An independent course of music research.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

MUS 748

15 Points

Choral Repertoire and Pedagogy

An overview of choral literature and the pedagogical skills to bring the discipline to the rehearsal room and the concert platform. The course includes analysis, score preparation and attendance at rehearsals/performances of community, tertiary and secondary ensembles.

Prerequisite: MUS 206 or MUSIC 206

Restriction: MUSIC 348

MUS 752

15 Points

Research Project

MUS 753

15 Points

Research Project

MUS 754

15 Points

Special Topic

MUS 755

15 Points

Special Topic

MUS 756

15 Points

Special Topic

MUS 757

15 Points

Special Topic

MUS 758

15 Points

Special Topic

MUS 759

15 Points

Special Topic

MUS 760

15 Points

Themes in Music Education Research

A survey of recent Music Education research themes, topics and findings, along with implications and applications for teaching practice and music learning.

Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage III in Music Education or Departmental approval

MUS 761

15 Points

Studio Pedagogy and Research

The study of practical concepts and research for studio pedagogy in selected contexts from vocal, instrumental, composition, jazz and popular music learning. Explorations of teaching practices, repertoire, concept/skill/technical development, lesson design and pedagogical research.

Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage III in Music Education or MUS 323 or Departmental approval

MUS 770

30 Points

Jazz Performance Research I

Practical research in instrumental technique leading to the development of advanced improvisational skills. Students prepare a recital reflecting the technical work undertaken in the semester. Students engage with practice through ensemble and 1:1 instruction.

Prerequisite: MUS 371 or JAZZ 302

MUS 771

30 Points

Jazz Performance Research II

A continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 770.

Prerequisite: MUS 770

MUS 772

15 Points

Jazz Composition and Arranging I

Jazz arranging and composition for mixed ensembles. Through the analysis and study of advanced compositional and orchestration techniques, students produce original research material for recorded portfolio. Students are encouraged to perform with a 'mentor' from the jazz faculty in the development of a creative process and individual style.

Prerequisite: MUS 376 or JAZZ 306

MUS 773

15 Points

Jazz Composition and Arranging II

A continuation of work undertaken in MUS 772 for a variety of ensembles.

Prerequisite: MUS 772

MUS 774

15 Points

Jazz Collaborative Project

Students undertake a research project combining compositional and performance elements from multiple genres: world music, classical, rock, for example, in a blend of contemporary influences. Students contribute original material and written documentation for a recorded portfolio.

Prerequisite: MUS 376 or JAZZ 306, and MUS 371 or JAZZ 302

MUS 780

30 Points

Popular Music Composition Research Portfolio I

The development of advanced song writing and popular music composition skills. Students engage in an in-depth study of lyric writing, word setting, and compositional elements, compose a significant body of new songs and compositions, and produce a research portfolio of recordings and scores of these works.

Prerequisite: MUS 381 or Departmental approval

MUS 781

30 Points

Popular Music Composition Research Portfolio II

A continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 780. Students compose a significant body of new songs and compositions, and produce a research portfolio of recordings and scores of these works.

Prerequisite: MUS 780

MUS 782

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Research I

Practical research in instrumental technique leading to the development of advanced performance skills relevant to the student's personal approach to composition and songwriting. Students prepare a recital reflecting the technical research undertaken in the semester. Students engage with practice through ensemble and 1:1 instruction.

Prerequisite: MUS 382 or 383 or Departmental approval

MUS 783

15 Points

Popular Music Performance Research II

A continuation of the work undertaken in MUS 782. Students prepare a recital reflecting the technical research undertaken in the semester. Students engage with practice through ensemble and 1:1 instruction.

Prerequisite: MUS 782

MUS 784

15 Points

Popular Music Arranging and Instrumentation

Popular music instrumentation and arranging for mixed ensembles. Through the analysis and study of advanced composition and orchestration techniques, students produce original material for a recorded research portfolio. Students are required to step outside the confines of the traditional popular music band ensemble and arrange for a much wider mix of instruments.

Prerequisite: MUS 381 or Departmental approval

MUS 790A

15 Points

MUS 790B

15 Points

Dissertation

Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: MUSIC 789
To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 790 A and B

MUS 792A

60 Points

MUS 792B

60 Points

Performance Research

Performance Ensemble – Presentation of at least one of the following: a concerto or similar work with orchestra; a lecture recital; a chamber work; such other work as has been approved by the Head of Music. Recital – A concert recital in an approved instrument or voice.

Prerequisite: MUS 721 or MUSIC 721, or MUSIC 722 and 723, or MUSIC 728

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 792 A and B

MUS 795A

60 Points

MUS 795B

60 Points

Composition Research Portfolio

Prerequisite: MUS 710 or MUSIC 710

To complete this course students must enrol in MUS 795
A and B

MUS 796A

60 Points

MUS 796B