Overview

The major in Music Studies examines music as a manifestation of culture and society, as an intellectual product and as a specific reflection of experience. Musicological methodologies are central to the disciplinary study of music. Music Studies enables you to develop your musicianship, musical skills and contextual understanding of music … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Explain the relationship between various musics and their historical, social, cultural and technological contexts.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the materials, structures and processes of music.
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Engage with music technology.
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Demonstrate executant musical skill through individual and/or ensemble performance
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS
Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives36 Units of Credit:

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