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MUI2002 Popular Songwriting

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Creative Arts
Grading basis : Graded
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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:

  1. discuss and evaluate the constraints and conventions of popular songs
  2. apply relevant skills and knowledge to analyse popular songs including lyrics, melody, harmony, and rhythm
  3. apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce popular songs including lyrics set appropriately to melody and harmony
  4. 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

Pattison, P 2009, Writing better lyrics, 2nd edn, Writer's Digest Books, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Oral Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) No 20 1,2
Assignments Creative Creative work 1 No 30 1,3,4
Assignments Creative Creative work 2 No 50 1,2,3,4
Date printed 9 February 2024