Unit Outline

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. You will also learn principles of sound capture and/or reinforcement and their application relative to your specific musical context

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Identify harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic materials
2.	Explain and express harmonic, melodic and/or rhythmic material
3.	Explain and apply use of audio techniques and equipment

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	FCP101, FCA104, FCA102

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Task 2: Audio Assessment	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Task 4: Theory Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Task 3: Aural Assessment	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Task 1: Homework and Formative Assessments	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Task 2: Audio Assessment

Task Description:

You will complete an online test to demonstrate your understanding of Live Audio Production.

Task Length:

30 mins

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify sonic examples of music production devices and elements of the audible spectrum (ILO3)	LO3
2	Discuss the technical application of sonic devices in sound and music production (ILO3)	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Task 4: Theory Assignment

Task Description:

You will complete a summative piece of assessment that examines your understanding of key theoretical components covered in class. This will include accurate identification and appropriate use of specific melodic, harmonic and/or rhythmic devices.

Task Length:

As determined by your lecturer.

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials found in musical examples and use them accurately in notation	LO1, LO2
2	Apply stream-specific nomenclature and analytical symbols for the questions	LO1, LO2
3	Employ appropriate musical style and voice leading as specified in the questions	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Task 3: Aural Assessment

Task Description:

You will complete a summative piece of assessment that combines the elements of aural and musicianship skills covered in class. This assessment will focus on the identification, expression and performance of key melodic, harmonic and/or rhythmic material.

Task Length:

60 Minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Transcribe accurately the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials presented	LO1, LO2
2	Apply correct nomenclature to identify musical features	LO1, LO2
3	Perform aural examples with fluency, accuracy, and musicality	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Task 1: Homework and Formative Assessments

Task Description:

You will complete seven short formative assessments designed to assist with the understanding and application of the content covered in class. These tasks will be introduced and explained in class.
Breakdown is: Theory (3 x 5%), Aural (3 x 5%), Audio (Wk 6 test, 10%). The Aural and Theory tasks are linked to the three modules.

Task Length:

Seven short assignments/formative tasks

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and apply melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials	LO1, LO2
2	Transcribe and perform melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials	LO1, LO2
3	Identify and discuss the technical application of sonic examples in music production	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.