Tools and Techniques 1 unit (FCA120)

Hobart

Introduction

This is the first of three units designed to establish key practical and theoretical skills relating to the practice of music required for today’s creative musician. You will establish essential literacies through integrated music theory and musicianship training using relevant software and technology as appropriate. 

Summary

Unit name	Tools and Techniques 1
Unit code	FCA120
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music
Discipline	Music
Coordinator	Doctor Matthew Boden
Available as an elective?	No
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

• Explain, construct and musically apply scales, keys, time signatures, rhythmic passages and harmony.
• Aurally identify and express the fundamental elements of musical language through notation and performance tasks.
• Read, write and interpret the fundamental 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.
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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

FCP101, FCA104, FCA102

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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