ATS2901 · Music theory and ear training 3

Overview

This unit is the third of a sequence of four units that integrates the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition. It further expands on the skills and knowledge developed in ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2 through the study and practical application of theoretical concepts in either the Western art music or jazz tradition. You will study intermediate analytical and compositional procedures of tonal music through critical listening, study and analysis of representative works. You will undertake analysis, harmony and aural exercises to consolidate the understanding of functional harmony and the idiomatic application of musical materials.

Areas of study: Music

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and apply fundamental chromatic concepts of melody and harmony;
2. Analyse musical elements including chromatic harmony and advanced idiomatic harmonic procedures;
3. Recognise aurally advanced elements of diatonic harmony and rhythm.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.