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    Overview

    The nature of musical elements, looking at ways they can be used and drawing on examples from a range of musical styles.

    This paper builds on concepts learned in MUSI 101, extending beyond the world of diatonic harmony into modes and the expressive realm of chromaticism. This paper also begins to explore the nature of musical organisation and coherence, looking at a wide range of musical examples from both Western art music (classical) and contemporary (rock) music traditions. It also contains a practical four-part harmony component.

    About this paper

    Paper title Materials of Music 2
    Subject Music
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    MUSI 101
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Eligibility
    MUSI 201 is a required paper in the MusB and MusB(Hons) degrees.
    Contact

    spa@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinator: Professor Peter Adams

    Teaching Staff: Professor Peter Adams
    Professor Anthony Ritchie
    Mr David Harrison

    Teaching Arrangements
    Three lectures and tutorials per week.
    Textbooks
    Study materials will be handed out in the first class of each module.
    Course outline

    Please contact the School of Performing Arts Office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    This paper expands on material covered in MUSI 101. Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

    • Skills in the writing of four-part harmony
    • An understanding of modal composition and improvisation
    • An understanding of chromatic harmony in the tonal system

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 9-13, 15-22
    Tuesday 14:00-14:50 9-13, 15-22
    Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-13, 15-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 11:00-11:50 10-13, 15-22
    A2 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 10-13, 15-22
    A3 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 10-13, 15-22
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