Songwriting and Production (11601.1)
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) |
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.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Ross McLennan |
2025 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Ross McLennan |
Required texts
Videos are included on Canvas.
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Participation requirements
Participation is required.
Required IT skills
Basic computer and Internet skills are required for this unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None