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Music – Song Writing (University Connections Program) (Level 3) Foundation: FCA118 (Level 100 University unit) This course contributes to the ATAR and is also a full university level course. Successful course completion will give you credit points towards any University of Tasmania course.
To do this course you need: • considerable and successful experience in music • successful completion of Year 10 Music or Year 11 Music • willingness to be creative and an openness to explore your instrument
In this course you will: • study compositional techniques integral to song writing • compose and present a portfolio of songs • communicate musically through melody, rhythm, harmony, song structure and lyrics • align lyric emotional intent with melody, rhythm, harmony and form • reflect on your own work and work of others • engage in independent and collaborative work practices • assessment will be on your ability to write songs, not on your singing or playing ability.
Learning activities include: • creating songs • performances of your own pieces • self-analysis and analysis of other songwriters • attending master classes • analysing and understanding song repertoire • attending public performances • journal development.
Assessments include: • several internal assessment tasks spread throughout the year • external portfolio submission.
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