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MUS100: Reading Contemporary Music

This unit addresses the diversity, functions and roles of twentieth-century music. No previous musical training or knowledge is required. The course gives an introduction to the basic principles and elements of music (such as rhythm, melody, texture and timbre) as well as seeking to establish academic frameworks by which to examine contemporary music. It will also consider the role of production and the operations of the contemporary music industry.

Credit Points:3
Contact Hours:2
When Offered: D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
Staff Contact: Mark Evans
Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

ECHL115, MUS101

Unit Designations: --
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By: Department of Contemporary Music Studies

 
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