Arranging and Music Creation unit (FCA201)

Hobart

Introduction

This is the third unit designed to consolidate key practical and theoretical skills relating to the practice of music required for today’s creative practitioner. You will further develop essential literacies through integrated music theory and musicianship training and apply them to create and arrange reimagined and new musical works.

Summary

Unit name	Arranging and Music Creation
Unit code	FCA201
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music
Discipline	Music
Coordinator	Mr Alistair Dobson
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Examine, explain and produce harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic materials
• Create and develop music to a brief
• Identify, investigate and communicate relevant technical and cultural contexts for the creation of music

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

FCA119 or FCA105 or FCP102 or FCA103

Mutual Exclusions

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

FCP201, FCA204, FCA206

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus (Hobart) Weekly workshops (3.5 hrs total) Self-directed learning 2-3 hrs per week
Assessment	Task 1: Homework and Formative Assessments (20%)|Task 2: Theory Assignment (20%)|Task 3: Aural Assessment (20%)|Task 4: Folio (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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