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APG4789 · Research methods in music and performance
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit introduces students to music research methods. In particular, the unit outlines the practical aspects of various music sub-disciplines, concentrating on methodologies such as musical analysis, textual criticism, archival research, ethnography, repertoire and performance practice.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annotated Bibliography | Written | 25% | — |
| 2 | Presentations | Presentation | 25% | — |
| 3 | Research Proposal | Written | 50% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Describe and evaluate music research methodologies;
- Demonstrate critical reading, writing and oral presentation skills;
- Formulate a research proposal.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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