This unit has been discontinued.
Subject to enrolment quota
Introduction
Introduces the fundamentals of music theory. Recognition of notes in four clefs, key signatures, intervals, chords and tonal harmony, simple and compound rhythmic concepts as well as an introduction to simple diatonic voice-leading are the fundamentals covered in this unit. It introduces students to elements of theory that will allow for further advanced study of the development of tonal and non-tonal theory in Western music.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Foundation Theory |
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Unit code | FCG120 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
Discipline | Music |
Coordinator | Dr Maria Grenfell |
Teaching staff | |
Level | Introductory |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 8 x 2 hr workshops |
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Assessment | Exercises on material covered in lectures: 40%, Final exam: 60% |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Benward and Saker, Music in Theory and Practice, vol. 1. McGraw-Hill. |
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