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Unit description

Develops intermediate level technical and analytical skills in a specific studio practice area (instrumental/vocal performance, songwriting or production) and introduces students to intermediate level music theory and musicianship skills and knowledge. Students participate in practical and lab sessions and participate in one to one and small group tuition in their chosen studio practice area.

Unit content

  • Intermediate level concepts and techniques related to a specific studio practice area (performance, songwriting or production)
     
  • Intermediate level music theory and musicianship skills and knowledge.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1apply intermediate level music theory understanding through aural, performance, written, creative and improvisation tasks
2apply intermediate level concepts and techniques relevant to a specific studio practice area.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. apply intermediate level music theory understanding through aural, performance, written, creative and improvisation tasks
  2. apply intermediate level concepts and techniques relevant to a specific studio practice area.

Prescribed Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Russell, S, 2020, Calm Hands: Safe and Efficient Technique for Pianists, Wagtail Books, New South Wales, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-646-82878-7.
  • Sanders, D, 2020, Progressive Steps to Better Drumming., Prepared Sounds, Queensland, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-6450516-0-5.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Students are required to have access to personal instruments and practice equipment including;

    Voice: Microphone, metronome and manuscript paper.

    Bass: Bass guitar, lead, tuner, metronome and manuscript paper.

    Guitar: Guitar (acoustic or electric), lead, tuner, metronome and manuscript paper.

    Keys: Access to keyboard, metronome and manuscript paper.

    Drums: Drum sticks, brushes, practice pad, metronome and manuscript paper.

    Songwriting: As prescribed by individual studio lecturer.

    Production: Access to a DAW of choice, interface, microphone, studio monitors and/or good quality studio headphone (for use with music software in the Mac Lab - V117)

    Other: As prescribed by individual studio lecturer.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Practical 2 hours (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Laboratory 1 hour (Weekly)
Practical 1 hour (Fortnightly)
Practical (Fortnightly)
Assessment
Musicianship Tasks60%
Studio Progressive Tasks40%

Teaching method
Practical 2 hours (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Laboratory 1 hour (Weekly)
Practical 1 hour (Fortnightly)
Practical (Fortnightly)
Assessment
Musicianship Tasks60%
Studio Progressive Tasks40%
Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every teaching period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the teaching period.

Fee information

Domestic

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International

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