Tools and Techniques 1 unit (FCA120)

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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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