FCN Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Principal Study Contemporary Music 1
Enrolment code: FCN100
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Provides a program of study of an approved instrument/voice, covering both technique
and repertoire. A wide range of styles and idioms is covered. The program is established
on an individual basis, taking into account the needs and stage of development of each
student. It normally includes technical work and selections from the repertoire of major
works, recital pieces and technical compositions, and stresses progressive development
throughout the duration of the program.
Staff various staff, according to instrument
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 45 mins individual tuition, 90 mins workshop, 2x1-hr Concert Practices
weekly (26 wks)
Assessment mode 15-min mid-year jury, 20-min technical exam (sem 2), 30-min end-of-year
exam
Courses [F2M] [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Foundation Core Studies (Contemporary)
Enrolment code: FCN120
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Special note: required course for BMus (Contemporary) students
Introduces essential musicianship skills through listening and analysis. The student
develops and demonstrates an understanding of the solo and ensemble skills and the
structural and tonal devices commonly used in contemporary music. Development of
improvisational skills is emphasised along with the development and appropriate use of a
consistent and universally accepted nomenclature, functional keyboard and basic major
and minor chord and scale theory, chord substitution and arrangement. Students develop
an understanding of style, form and genre through singing, analysing, listening and
performing with particular emphasis on gospel, soul, blues and jazz standards. The unit is
linked with Major Studies (principal study or contemporary) where a weekly performance
class gives the student the experience of playing before an audience as well as being one of
several opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of the work covered in Core
Studies, and to discuss important elements of performance practice
Staff Profile and PTA staff
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1 x 2-hr lecture, 1 x 1-hr tutorial (13 wks)
Mutual exclusions FCL100, FCL200
Assessment mode assignments and exercises as determined by the lecturers: Aural and
listening component (65%), Research and theory component (35%)
Required texts etc
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Levine, The Jazz Theory Book, Sher Music Co, 1995.
Courses F2x:[F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Style and Analysis 1
Enrolment code: FCN150
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Analyses harmonic progressions, application of scales and rhythmic interpretation. An
emphasis is placed on introductory analysis technique applied to a broad range of
contemporary music styles and vocabularies. Discussion of principal innovators of 20th
century across various idioms including jazz, contemporary art music and selected world
musics.
Staff tba
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1.5-hr workshop weekly (26 wks)
Assessment mode theory, analysis and composition assignments (50%), end-of-year exam
(50%)
Courses [F2M] [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Principal Study Contemporary Music 2
Enrolment code: FCN200
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Provides a course of study of an approved instrument/voice, covering both technique and
repertoire. The unit covers a wide range of musical skills including jazz and contemporary
Western art musics together with selected ethnic and work musics
Staff various staff, according to instrument
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 45 mins individual tuition, 90 mins workshop, 2x1-hr Concert Practices
weekly (26 wks)
Prerequisites FCN100
Assessment mode 20-min mid-year jury, 20-min technical exam (sem 2), 40-min end-of-year
exam
Courses [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Intermediate Core Studies 2 (Contemporary)
Enrolment code: FCN210
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
Special note: required unit for BMus (Contemporary) students
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Further develops essential musicianship skills through listening and analysis. The student
will develop and demonstrate an understanding of the solo and ensemble skills and the
structural and tonal devices commonly used in contemporary music. Development of
improvisational skills and sight-reading is emphasised along with the development and
appropriate use of a consistent and universally accepted nomenclature and major, minor,
diminished and whole tone scale theory. Dictation forms and integral part of the unit in
the areas of melody, rhythm and harmony. Students develop an understanding of style,
form, genre through singing, analysing, listening, performing and researching music from
1900 to 1950. Particular emphasis is placed on trad, be bop/hard bop and cool jazz, and
the continued development of jazz standards. The unit is linked with Major Studies
(principal study/contemporary) where a weekly performance class gives the student the
experience of playing before an audience as well as being one of several opportunities to
demonstrate their understanding of the work covered in Core Studies, and to discuss
important elements of performance practice.
Staff Profile Staff, PTA Staff
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1 x 2-hr lecture, 1 x 1hr tutorial (13 wks)
Prerequisites FCN120
Assessment mode assignments and exercises as determined by the lecturers: aural &
listening component (65%), research and theory component (35%)
Required texts etc
Levine, The Jazz Theory Book, Sher Music Co, 1995.
Courses [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Advanced Core Studies (Contemporary)
Enrolment code: FCN220
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Special note: required unit for BMus students (Contemporary)
Further develops essential musicianship skills through listening, analysis and
composition. The student develops and demonstrates an understanding of the advanced
solo and ensemble skills and the structural, harmonic, melodic and tonal devices
commonly used in contemporary music. Development of improvisational skills and
sight-reading is emphasised along with the development and appropriate use of a
consistent and universally accepted nomenclature, and bebop, pentatonic and modal scale
theory. Dictation and transcription forms and integral part of the unit in the areas of
melody, rhythm and harmony. Students will develop an understanding of style, form,
genre and primary arranging skills through singing, analysing, listening, performing and
researching music from 1950 to the present day. Particular emphasis is placed on electric,
progressive and free jazz, as well as funk, house, hip hop and emerging styles. The unit is
linked with Major Studies (principal study or contemporary) where a weekly performance
class gives the student the experience of playing before an audience as well as being one of
several opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of the work covered in Core
Studies, and to discuss important elements of performance practice.
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Staff PTA Staff
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1 x 2-hr lecture, 1 x 1hr tutorial (13 wks)
Prerequisites FCN210
Assessment mode assignments and exercises as determined by the lecturers: aural and
listening component (65%), research and theory component (35%)
Required texts etc
Levine, The Jazz Theory Book, Sher Music Co, 1995.
Courses [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Style and Analysis 2
Enrolment code: FCN250
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Analyses melodic, modal materials and advanced harmonic materials. A strong emphasis
is placed on indepth analysis technique applied to a broad range of contemporary music
styles and vocabularies. Discussion of selected modal music traditions and selected
western art music compositional techniques, including polytonality and serialism.
Staff tba
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1.5 hrs weekly (26 wks)
Assessment mode theory, analysis and composition assignments (50%), end-of-year exam
(50%)
Courses [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Principal Study Contemporary Music 3
Enrolment code: FCN300
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Provides a course of study of an approved instrument/voice, covering both technique and
repertoire. The unit covers a wide range of musical styles including jazz and
contemporary Western Arts musics together with selected ethnic and work musics.
Staff various staff, according to instrument
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 45 mins individual tuition, 90 mins workshop, 2x1-hr Concert Practices
weekly (26 wks)
Prerequisites FCN200
Assessment mode 25-min mid-year jury, 20-min technical exam (sem 2), 50-min end-of-year
exam
Courses [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
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Style and Analysis 3
Enrolment code: FCN350
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Analyses melodic, modal materials and advanced harmonic materials. A strong emphasis
is placed on indepth analysis technique applied to a broad range of contemporary music
styles and vocabularies. Emphasis is also placed on developing the student’s research
skills and individual path of enquiry.
Staff tba
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 1.5-hr workshop weekly (26 wks)
Assessment mode theory, analysis and composition assignments (50%), end-of-year exam
(50%)
Courses [F3H]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
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