APG4789 Research methods in music
Faculty of Arts
APG4789 Research methods in music is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG4789
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After APG4789
1 unit list APG4789 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit introduces students to music research methods. In particular, the unit outlines the practical aspects of various music sub-disciplines, concentrating on methodologies such as musical analysis, textual criticism, archival research, ethnography, repertoire and performance practice.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and evaluate music research methodologies;
- 2
Demonstrate critical reading, writing and oral presentation skills;
- 3
Formulate a research proposal.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Paul Watt
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Paul Watt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG4789?
APG4789 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after APG4789?
APG4789 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS4834.
When is APG4789 offered?
In 2020, APG4789 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is APG4789?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.