School of Music · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Advanced Topics in Music Analysis builds on the tools and techniques gained in MUSI2231 Topics in Music Analysis, and offers students the opportunity for a deep dive into a specialised area of music analysis, demonstrating the culmination of their undergraduate music analysis study. In the context of the given course topic, students will develop and complete a significant research project demonstrating a critical understanding of a particular work, genre, stylistic period, or set of practices in connection to a particular analytical framework. Students may complete this course once for a maximum credit value of 6 units. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Post-minimalism and Television Scores - Advanced Jazz Harmony and Orchestration - Poetry and Australian Art Song
Project proposal, 1000-words with annotated score or equivalent
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
In-class presentation, 15 minutes
Learning outcomes 1, 3
Final project, 2500-words with annotated score or equivalent
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks including lectures, tutorials, workshops and other activities; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Work Integrated Learning Projects This course features a major project
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