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Overview

Most of us have experienced those magic moments when sounds and rhythms (grooves) move the body and set in motion interactions between musicians, dancers and audiences. But what do musicians do with their bodies, voices and instruments to get other bodies toe-tapping, dancing, or moshing? How do musicians and listeners … For more content click the Read More button below. This course covers a wide variety of popular musics, ranging from the locally produced to the latest global trends, through a survey of the historical and social development of key genres, such as, blues, country, reggae, rock and roll, Motown, soul, hard rock, disco, hardcore, metal, grunge, techno, rap and Latin forms. These genres are also considered from both aesthetic and textual perspectives.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: 30 units of credit at Level 1

Course Attributes

General Education

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

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