Tools and Techniques 2 unit (FCA119)

Hobart

Introduction

This is the second of three units designed to develop key practical and theoretical skills relating to the practice of music required for today’s creative musician. You will engage in a variety of learning environments and activities aimed at developing essential literacies through integrated music theory and musicianship training.

Summary

Unit name	Tools and Techniques 2
Unit code	FCA119
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music
Discipline	Music
Coordinator	Doctor Damien Kingston
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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

• Explain and construct increasingly complex scales, keys, time signatures, rhythmic passages and harmony.
• Aurally identify and express combinations of musical elements through notation and performance tasks.
• Analyse musical passages using a more complex understanding of the elements of music notation.

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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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

FCA120 Tools, Techniques and Sound

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

FCP102 , FCA105, FCA103

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus (Hobart)  On campus Seminars/Workshops 3 hours weekly for 12 weeks Plus self-directed learning 2-3 hrs per week
Assessment	Aural Assessment (30%)|Theory Task (30%)|Homework and Formative Assessments. (40%)
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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