758-229 Advanced Aural Studies

Credit Points

6.25

Prerequisites

Aural 1.1 and Aural 1.2 (80%+) or Art of Listening.

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

12 hours per semester, plus a minimum of 12 hours self-directed study

Subject Description

This is an advanced program of study in aural comprehension of music. The subject will cater specifically for student needs in such areas as intonation, rhythm, comprehension of form, harmonic implication in melodic lines, chordal movements and their logical progression. Practical tasks and listening sessions will be focussed on complex musical structures and concepts such as chromaticism, atonality and poly rhythms.

Assessment

Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

Formal: A practical aural examination of approx 30 minutes duration on the material studied in this subject (50%).



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