Unit Set Structure

Disclaimer

This unit set structure may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

MABUTW  Music Education Major  

This unit set is available in the following courses:
Y68 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY)

This major prepares students to teach music in secondary schools, and allows graduates to work as specialist K-7 music teachers.

 

The focus of the major is classroom music teaching. Students also have the option to complete a minor in Instrumental music teaching and conducting / ensemble direction. Students can also undertake electives in primary and early childhood music teaching.

 

The major is offered in conjunction with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and students undertaking this course opt to specialise in either classical, jazz or contemporary music. Under certain circumstances, students may undertake crossover units from the other streams.
 

Special Admission Requirements

ATAR applicants wishing to undertake this major must apply through TISC and submit an application using the Online Admission System. Applicants are assessed on:

  • Successful completion of a practical test on the applicant’s chosen instrument.
  • Successful completion of a short aural / theory test
  • A suggested level of performance is AMEB Grade V or equivalent.

 

 
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
Students who specialise in Jazz must complete 19 Major Content Study units (150 credit points) and 2 Curriculum Major units (30 credit points).
 
Major Content Study Units
MUS1305 Jazz Principal Study 1 10 
MUS1308 Jazz Improvisation 1 10 
MUS1309 Jazz Aural 1 5 
MUS1307 Jazz Arranging 1 5 
MUS1306 Jazz History and Culture 1 5 
MUS1313 Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 1 10 
MUS1314 Jazz Principal Study 2 10 
MUS1317 Jazz Improvisation 2 10 
MUS1318 Jazz Aural 2 5 
MUS1316 Jazz Arranging 2 5 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
 
Plus select the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation 15
 
Curriculum Major Units
MUE2125 Teaching Music in Secondary School 15
MUE3120 Contemporary Music Teaching Practices 15
 
NOTE: Students must strictly adhere to the Course Plan for Music Education to ensure that they complete their units in the correct semester of study.
 
Students who specialise in Contemporary must complete 18 Major Content Study units (150 credit points) and 2 Curriculum Major units (30 credit points).
 
Major Content Study Units
MUS1425 Contemporary Principal Study 1 15
MUS1408 Contemporary Aural 1 5 
MUS1409 Contemporary Music Theory 1 5 
MUS1407 Contemporary History and Culture 1 5 
MUS1426 Contemporary Ensemble 1 15
MUS1427 Contemporary Principal Study 2 15
MUS1418 Contemporary Aural 2 5 
MUS1419 Contemporary Music Theory 2 5 
MUS1417 Contemporary History and Culture 2 5 
MUS2425 Contemporary Principal Study 3 15
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
MUS2427 Contemporary Principal Study 4 15
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
 
Plus select the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation 15
 
Curriculum Major Units
MUE2125 Teaching Music in Secondary School 15
MUE3120 Contemporary Music Teaching Practices 15
 
Students who specialise in Classical must complete 15 Major Content Study units (150 credit points) and 2 Curriculum Major units (30 credit points).
 
Major Content Study Units
MUS1505 Classical Principal Study 1 15
MUS1506 Classical Aural 1: Fundamentals of Aural Training 10 
MUS1504 Music Techniques 1: Fundamentals of Music Theory 5 
MUS1508 Music History: Modernism and Postmodernism 10 
MUS1509 Becoming a Performer 5 
MUS1513 Classical Principal Study 2 15
MUS1514 Classical Aural 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Music 10 
MUS1524 Music Techniques 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Harmony 5 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
MUS2519 Music Techniques 3: Renaissance and Baroque 5 
Not found Not found 0 
Not found Not found 0 
MUS2529 Music Techniques 4: Classical and Romantic 5 
 
Plus select the following unit in the final semester of study:
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation 15
 
Curriculum Major Units
MUE2125 Teaching Music in Secondary School 15
MUE3120 Contemporary Music Teaching Practices 15
 

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014