| Semester 1, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
Today鈥檚 musician must have a fundamental grasp of creative processes, as unique musical contributions become increasingly important to the sustainability of portfolio careers. This course encourages students to explore their own creativity through the vehicle of popular songwriting.
This course explores and activates student's prior knowledge of popular music and introduces the element of the lyric to musical language. Through a mix of guided exercises and projects students will apply a variety of skills (analytical, written, aural, performative) in a specialised manner to create popular songs. The course also offers students a chance to participate in collaborative learning activities introducing them to new perspectives and facilitating key network building opportunities. Weekly learning activities and work created as part of assessment in this course will contribute directly to the development of a professional portfolio of creative work. Fostering the creative and critical skills required for producing original musical works in turn supports students in their development of the creative enterprise and entrepreneurial skills that are essential to early career success in the creative arts.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- discuss and evaluate the constraints and conventions of popular songs
- apply relevant skills and knowledge to analyse popular songs including lyrics, melody, harmony, and rhythm
- apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce popular songs including lyrics set appropriately to melody and harmony
- communicate and present ideas for a demo recording using DIY technology
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The elements popular songs | 10.00 |
| 2. | Lyrical form and structure | 50.00 |
| 3. | Supporting lyric with melody, harmony, and rhythm | 30.00 |
| 4. | Presenting ideas for songs using DIY technology | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) | No | 20 | 1,2 |
| Creative work 1 | No | 30 | 1,3,4 |
| Creative work 2 | No | 50 | 1,2,3,4 |