Song Writing (10345.2)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The unit focuses on the analytical study and practical implementation of contemporary music genres, key artists and their songs. It promotes an impartial approach to musical styles, focusing instead on the analysis of the musical elements that define them. It aims to develop an understanding of the contextual nature of contemporary song writing and composition and identify key historical, cultural and technological reference points that define contemporary music. Finally, the unit incorporates basic applications in music production and music technologies.
1. Identify historically significant songs, songwriters, songwriting practices and techniques;
2. Deconstruct popular songs to their essential musical elements to create new songs;
3. Apply standard practices to create simple chord charts;
4. Record, mix, master and upload songs; and
5. Apply communication skills in an academic/creative context.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify historically significant songs, songwriters, songwriting practices and techniques;
2. Deconstruct popular songs to their essential musical elements to create new songs;
3. Apply standard practices to create simple chord charts;
4. Record, mix, master and upload songs; and
5. Apply communication skills in an academic/creative context.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Equivalent units
Composition: Song Writing and Historical Perspectives, 9733.Assumed knowledge
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Not available
Required texts
All material supplied online.
Participation requirements
Participation is expected but is not required. However, you are highly encouraged to participate in all tutorials and the showcase of songs in week 13 is intended to be a group event.
Required IT skills
Balckboard Collaborate
Work placement, internships or practicums
None