MUSSUPST 1001 - Musicianship 1A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSSUPST 1001 Course Musicianship 1A Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible MUSSUPST 1110, MUSSUPST 1000A Assumed Knowledge AMEB Level IV theory or equivalent Assessment Assignment 1 15%, Mid-term exam 15%, Assignment 2 15%, Workshop assessments 25%, End-of-semester exam 30%, Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Anne Cawrse
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate fluency in musical literacy and understanding of musical concepts 2 Develop aural skills and inner hearing through choral singing 3 Recognise musical techniques and develop awareness of musical aesthetics through score analysis and critical listening to a wide range of music University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2, 3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook
Required textbook: Turek, Ralph and Daniel McCarthy. 2018. Theory for Today’s Musician, third ed.London: Routledge / Taylor and Francis.
Summary of Music Theory Terminology
A brief outline of some of the basic music theory terminology that all students need to know.
Materials from Lectures Posted in MyUni
There will be weekly postings to MyUni of material associated with the lectures. Additional material (e.g. related to tutorials) may also be posted to MyUni. The material posted to MyUni comprise a core resource for this course.
e-learning resources
All students are strongly encouraged to make use of the excellent online resources available through the Conservatorium’s subscription to “e-learning resources”. In addition to comprehensive information that is clearly presented, there are numerous practice questions for aural and theoretical questions, as well as a wide range of other support information.
Students who are deficient in certain areas presumed knowledge/skills will be directed to work through relevant portions of the e-learning site in order to bring their knowledge/skill up to the required level.
The e-learning resources website is located at: e-lr.com.au
Access the site using the following username and password:
User Name: student.elder.sa
Password: staveRecommended Resources
Oxford Music Online is a portal that enables searching in Grove Music Online and other Oxford reference content in the one location. Students can access Oxford Music Online which houses Grove music online through the link on the Elder Music Library website at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/libraries/eml/internet_resources/
Grove music online [electronic resource] can also be located as a title search through the library catalogue.
Fitzgerald, Jon. 2003. Popular Music Theory. East Lismore, NSW: Hazelmount Publishing.
Turek, Ralph. 2007 & 2014. Theory for Today's Musician. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
The above-listed books are available at the Elder Music Library. The 2014 edition of Theory for Today's Musician is available as an e-book resource via the Barr Smith catalogue.Online Learning
The MyUni site for this course will contain this Course Profile and various learning resources.
The Elder Music Library’s Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music
You can listen to an extensive range of works either on or off-campus through the library's Naxos subscription. Via the library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit your search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue and there is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading) via the internet. You can search for recordings many ways, such as by composer, performer or name of the work. The link to the Naxos catalogue is as follows: http://uoa.naxosmusiclibrary.com.proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/
Many public domain classical music scores have been digitised and can be accessed through the Petrucci Music Library - http://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page (can also be accessed via the Music Resources Guide). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will explore a range of topics, and will be supported by tutorials conducted in the keyboard/computer laboratory and workshops that involve choral singing and critical listening activities.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend 6-9 hours per week in reviewing lecture
notes, preparing for tutorials, listening to repertoire, preparing for tests and exams, undertaking suggested listening, reading, or viewing, and practising musicianship skills.Learning Activities Summary
The following schedule is indicative of the topics in this course. Some topics and ordering of topics may vary
Week 1:
Introduction to the Course; Basics of Notation and Analysis
Week 2:
Roman numeral+figured bass notation and lead sheet symbols
Week 3:
Harmonies of Diatonic Major and Minor scales
Week 4:
Modality in Classical and Popular Music
Week 5:
Cadences & Harmonic Rhythm
Week 6:
Embellishing Tones
Week 7:
Voice Leading
Week 8:
Voice Leading
Week 9:
Secondary Function
Week 10:
Musical Form: Binary and Ternary forms; Song forms
Week 11:
Musical Form: Binary and Ternary forms; Song forms
Week 12:
Course Summary and ReviewSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcome(s) Assignment 1 Formative 15% 1 Test 1 Formative and Summative 15% 1, 3 Assignment 2 Formative and Summative 15% 1, 3 Workshop Assessments Summative 25% 2 Test 2 Summative 30% 1, 3
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance and participation expectations are as follows:
Lectures: Although attendance at all lectures is expected, leave applications will not be required to be submitted to the lecturers due to logistical reasons. Students are advised that poor attendance at lectures will very likely have a significant negative impact on their ability to complete assessment tasks. Lectures will be recorded and made available in MyMedia.
Tutorials: Full attendance at tutorials is expected and students will be required to attend at least 8 of 10 tutorials. With the exception of certified medical absences, each tutorial absence beyond the permitted 2 will result in 5 marks being deducted from the student's full course result.
Workshops: Full attendance at workshops is expected and students will be required to attend at least 8 of 10 tutorials. With the exception of certified medical absences, each workshop absence beyond the permitted 2 will result in 5 marks being deducted from the student's full course result.
Workshop Performance Participation: All students are required to participate in the end-of-semester Workshop choral performance. With the exception of certified medical absences, failure to attend and participate in the Workshop choral performance will result in a score of '0' for this portion of the Workshop assessment.
Test and Exam Attendance: All students are required to attend the in-class tests and exam on the scheduled dates, and to complete the online portions of tests within the specified periods of time. No exceptions will be made except on certified medical grounds or on professional/compassionate grounds if approved by the coordinator well in advance of the scheduled exam.
If you are ill on the day of a Test or Exam: You should not sit a test or exam if you are ill, both because you could infect others and because you will likely not perform at your best. You should visit a doctor and obtain a medical certificate for the day of the test/exam, required for medical replacement assessments. You should also notify the coordinator at your soonest opportunity to request a medical replacement assessment. Requests for medical replacement assessments will only be considered if the coordinator is contacted within a day of the missed test or exam.Assessment Detail
Assignment 1
Assesses presumed knowledge of diatonic harmonies.
Test 1
A 1-hour test covering lecture and tutorial materials presented in Weeks 1-5.
Assignment 2
A SATB voice-leading exercise.
2 Workshop Assessments
1) Sight-Singing / Aural Musicianship Test, held near the end of the semester (weighting: 17.5%)
2) Choral Concert Participation, during SWOTVAC (weighting: 7.5%).
Test 2
A 2-hour test covering covering lecture and tutorial content from the whole semester. Given during tutorial time in SWOTVAC.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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