Songwriting and Production (11601.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
South Bank, QLD |
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, and especially musical and lyric
structure. 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 applications in music production and music technologies.
1. Identify historically significant songs, songwriters, songwriting practices and techniques;
2. Aurally identify intervals, chords and standard chord progressions;
3. Deconstruct popular songs to their essential musical elements to create new songs;
4. Demonstrate and apply basic harmonic principles to create and explain professional chord charts; and
5. Record, produce, mix, master and upload songs.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology
structure. 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 applications in music production and music technologies.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify historically significant songs, songwriters, songwriting practices and techniques;
2. Aurally identify intervals, chords and standard chord progressions;
3. Deconstruct popular songs to their essential musical elements to create new songs;
4. Demonstrate and apply basic harmonic principles to create and explain professional chord charts; and
5. Record, produce, mix, master and upload songs.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Tim Sladden |
2024 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Tim Sladden |
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Required texts
All texts and readings are included on Canvas.
Participation requirements
Participation is required.
Required IT skills
Basic computer and Internet skills are required for this unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None