Course Structure
In year 1, students study the compulsory units Tonal Theory, Advanced Theory plus Foundation Core Studies (Classical or Contemporary), and Intermediate Core Studies (Classical or Contemporary). Students then choose their Major Study units plus two electives [including
FCF110 Foundation Audio (for contemporary music students),
FCB118 Music Typesetting (for composition major students),
FCB117 Diction (for Classical Voice major students) or
FCE119 Music Theatre Skills 1 (for Music Theatre major students)].
In Year 2, students study the core unit Form and Analysis plus one core unit in Music History, and commence study in Ensemble Studies. Core studies in either the classical or contemporary stream are continued. Students also complete the second year of study in their Major Study and choose one elective unit.
In Year 3, students take the remaining two core units in Music History, and continue Ensemble Studies units. Students also complete the third year of study in their Major Study and choose two electives to finish the degree requirements.
Contemporary Voice major
| Core Studies |
Core Units |
Major Studies |
Optional/Electives |
| Year 1 100% |
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Tonal Theory (12.5%)
Foundation Core Studies (12.5%)
Advanced Theory (12.5%)
Intermediate Core Studies (Contemporary) (12.5%)
Foundation Audio (12.5%)
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Voice 1A (12.5%)
Voice 1B (12.5%)
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Audio Design (12.5%) |
| Year 2 100% |
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|
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Form and Analysis (12.5%)
Music History (Antiquity--1680) (12.5%)
Advanced Core Studies (Contemporary ) (12.5%)
Gospel Choir A (12.5%)
Gospel Choir B (12.5%)
|
Voice 2A (12.5%)
Voice 2B (12.5%)
|
Rock Revolution (12.5%) |
| Year 3 100% |
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Music History (1680--1880) (12.5%)
Music History (1880s--Present) (12.5%)
Gospel Choir C (12.5%)
Gospel Choir D (12.5%)
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Voice 3A (12.5%)
Voice 3B (12.5%)
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History of Jazz (12.5%)
World Music (12.5%)
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Classical Orchestral Instruments major
| Core Studies |
Core Units |
Major Study |
Optional/Electives |
| Year 1 100% |
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Tonal Theory (12.5%)
Foundation Core Studies (Classical) (12.5%)
Advanced Theory (12.5%)
Intermediate Core Studies (Classical) (12.5%)
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Orchestral Instruments 1A (12.5%)
Orchestral Instruments 1B (12.5%)
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World Music (12.5%)
Music Teaching and Learning (12.5%)
|
| Year 2 100% |
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Form and Analysis (12.5%)
Music History (Antiquity--1680) (12.5%)
Advanced Core Studies (Classical) (12.5%)
Orchestra A (12.5%)
Orchestra B (12.5%)
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Classical or Contemporary Orchestral Instruments 2A (12.5%)
Classical or Contemporary Orchestral Instruments 2B (12.5%)
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Diction (12.5%) |
| Year 3 100% |
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Music History (1680--1880) (12.5%)
Music History (1880s--Present) (12.5%)
Orchestra C (12.5%)
Orchestra D (12.5%)
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Orchestral Instruments 3A (12.5%)
Orchestral Instruments 3B (12.5%)
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Chamber Music A (12.5%)
Orchestration (12.5%)
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Music Cross-course enrolments
Students enrolled in the BMus may, with the approval of the dean or the dean's representative, enrol in units from another course to count towards the BMus degree, entailing no more than 12.5% in year 1, 12.5% in year 2, and 25% in year 3.
Electives in Music
Students other than Music students from the Faculty of Arts, or the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Technology, Health Science, Commerce or Law may undertake a range of individual electives within the BMus course, subject to the approval of the relevant faculty. A list of electives is shown under the BMus schedule. Students from other faculties are subject to the same entrance tests as BMus students; they participate in the same classes, and are assessed by the same criteria.
A major in Music
BA students may undertake a major in Music, consisting of a total of 100%. Students from other courses may also undertake a major in Music, subject to the rules of their degree.
