Music and Place unit (FCA106)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit introduces you to music and cultural expression in the Australian context. You will explore the breadth and distinctiveness of Australian music, investigate and discuss a diverse range of musical works, contemporary and historical, and create your own musical responses to given prompts. Gaining confidence with core academic skills including locating and acknowledging appropriate sources, and critical reading, writing and thinking, along with key musical terms and concepts, you will acquire a foundational knowledge of the styles, genres, motivations, traits and themes that can be found in the many facets of Australian musical culture.

Summary

Unit name	Music and Place
Unit code	FCA106
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music
Discipline	Music
Coordinator	Associate Professor Maria Grenfell
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe, analyse and compare diverse musical works using appropriate terminology.
• Articulate musical and contextual ideas in various modes
• Demonstrate understanding of styles, genres and themes in Australian music through creative practice and critical reflections.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
100101	$1,192.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,972.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Students will participate in discussion and other learning activities including practical exercises in preparation for assessment tasks
Assessment	Task 1. Class discussions (15%)|Task 2: Research and Referencing Task (20%)|Task 3: Essay (30%)|Task 4: Portfolio of Creative Responses (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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