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ATS2202Monsters in popular culture
No reviews yetUnitLevel 26 credit pointsArts
In this unit, you will examine monsters such as vampires, zombies and demons in text and on screen. Using a comparative lens, you will investigate how the figures of these fictional creatures have been continuously re-adapted in popular...
Semester 2CaulfieldClayton
ATS1081Multicultural and multilingual society: Perspectives and practices
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In this unit you will explore the development and dynamics of multicultural and multilingual societies in Australia and global contexts. You will examine key dimensions including migrant communities, cultural identity formation, government...
Semester 1Clayton
MUSC-MAJMusic
No reviews yetArea of studyMajorUndergraduate48 credit pointsArts
A major in music allows you to develop the necessary critical, analytical and interpretive skills to investigate various areas of musical thought and practice. In addition to the contextual study of music, you may participate in a range of...
MUSC-MINMusic
No reviews yetArea of studyMinorUndergraduate24 credit pointsArts
A minor in music allows you to develop the necessary critical, analytical and interpretive skills to investigate various areas of musical thought and practice. In addition to the contextual study of music, you may choose to participate in...
ATS1346Music across place
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Through the study of selected musics from around the world, this unit explores the ways in which culture shapes the philosophies, techniques, organising principles and concepts of musical performance. By analysing performers, audiences,...
Semester 2Clayton
ATS1345Music across time
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This unit explores the historical conditions under which music was created and the purposes it served for composers, performers, patrons and the public. The unit utilises critical readings of historical and biographical texts in...
Semester 1Clayton
ATS2297Musical theatre 2: Creation and performance
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The unit provides you with deep engagement and insight into the creation of a new work of musical theatre, from exploratory workshops to public showing. You work with industry professionals and staff members to gain skills in writing,...
ATS4834Music and performance honours project
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The unit enables you to undertake an in-depth research project on a particular topic in music under the direct supervision of a School of Music staff member.
Semester 2Clayton
ATS4451Music and performance honours research A
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Under the supervision of an academic staff member, you will develop, and commence the implementation and reporting of, a research thesis or research creative object on an approved topic of your own devising. This unit is followed by...
Semester 1Clayton
ATS4452Music and performance honours research B
No reviews yetUnitLevel 412 credit pointsArts
Under the supervision of an academic staff member, you will implement and report on a research thesis or research creative object commenced in the unit ATS4451 Music honours research A on an approved topic of your own devising.
Semester 2Clayton
ATS3252Music cities
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This unit examines the concept of the music city, and the industrial, cultural and social relationships between cities and the music industries. Located in the music city of Melbourne, you engage with the cities’ recording, live music,...
Semester 1CaulfieldClayton
ATS3820Music ensemble direction and leadership
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You will learn fundamental ensemble leadership techniques, including basic beat patterns, communication and organisational skills required by an ensemble director. You will be required to propose a program of works to be arranged and/or...
Semester 2Clayton
ATS2331Music in culture study tour
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In this unit you will explore the study of music in different cultural contexts. You will investigate culturally-specific approaches to performance, composition, music technology and ethnomusicology/musicology in their environments. You...
Summer AClayton
ATS3331Music in culture study tour
No reviews yetUnitLevel 36 credit pointsArts
In this unit you will explore the study of music in different cultural contexts. You will investigate culturally-specific approaches to performance, composition, music technology and ethnomusicology/musicology in their environments. You...
Summer AClayton
ATS2332Music - Overseas study program
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In this unit, you will study music as artistic citizenship and public pedagogy. You will investigate place-based, embodied participatory approaches to music-making. We will take a reflective approach to the exploration of diverse...
Prato
ATS3332Music - Overseas study program
No reviews yetUnitLevel 36 credit pointsArts
In this unit you will study music as artistic citizenship and public pedagogy. You will investigate place-based, embodied participatory approaches to music-making. We will take a reflective approach to the exploration of diverse...
Prato
MUSP-USPECMusic performance
No reviews yetArea of studySpecialisationUndergraduate36 credit pointsArts
If you have strong musical aptitude in classical or jazz music performance you may undertake this specialisation. You will acquire an assured instrumental or vocal technique and demonstrate specific performance practice skills by...
ATS3144Music research in the digital age
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This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage with the Internet, both as a source of information and as a medium for the dissemination of music research. Through a series of lectures, you will learn about basic research...
ATS3153Music research project
No reviews yetUnitLevel 36 credit pointsArts
The unit allows you to devise and undertake an independent music research project under supervision and follow it through to completion at the end of the semester. Possible projects may include archival work, the construction of a musical...
ATS1899Music theory and ear training 1
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This unit is the first of a sequence of four units that integrates the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition. It introduces you to the...
Semester 1Clayton