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 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Annotated Bibliography25%
- Presentations25%
- Research Proposal50%
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Anna McMichael
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Anna McMichael
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 2021, 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.
Does APG4789 have an exam?
No. APG4789 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.