Attendance is required at scheduled activities including weekly in-person tutorials to complete/receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures in this course are replaced by weekly interactive web-based learning component (Module). This component should be completed in preparation for the in-person tutorial.
The course may include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

This course has one interactive web-based learning component (Module) per week which will include video and interactive content materials, weekly course notes, repertoire, notated examples and interactive questions and activities. There will also be a weekly series of drills to complete, using aural/theory training programmes: Auralia, Musition and Noteflight. Weekly tutorials will introduce music making and discussion activities that will contribute to 30% of coursework. Tutorials will also prepare students for assignments and offer clarification when needed.   Students are also expected to spend regular time practicing on the aural training programme Auralia and written and performance aspects may also utilise Noteflight (for written and performance assignments) and Musition (for written assignments).  
Please note that although this paper begins at a basic level, it shall swiftly move into more complex musical theory. It is important to keep up with the material and the course structure will allow you to progress quickly.  Staff are available through email and tutorials to answer any course-related questions. 

Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Other Materials or Software : Students will also receive cloud access to the Aural Perception programme Auralia, Noteflight and Musition. We encourage you to spend time familiarising yourself with these programmes in the first week of the Semester.  
Supplementary Reading: Clendinning, Jane P. & Marvin, Elizabeth W. The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis, Fourth Edition. New York: Norton, 2021 This text and the accompanying workbook is also used in MUS 203, 204 and 205. The textbook gives you access to many online resources linked to the chapters of the book. The textbook, workbook and all online resources are also available together as an e-text subscription. Copies are available at the University Bookshop or through https://www.wileydirect.com.au.
Taylor, Eric. The AB Guide to Music Theory Parts 1 and 2. London: Associated Board of the Royal School of Music 1989. 
Duckworth, William. A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals, 7th edition, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2001. 
Fitzgerald, Jon. Popular Music Theory and Musicianship, revised edition. Fortitude Valley, Qld.: Hazelmount, 2003. 

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.

You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Attendance: Students are expected to engage fully with all online web content, attend all tutorials in person, to complete a series of coursework drills, contribute to online discussions, and complete all assessment tasks.
Digital Resources:All course materials are available through Canvas, including a weekly interactive web-based learning module (including video lecture content, reading and notes, repertoire, links to drills, discussions and other important course materials). 
Attendance in class as well as engagement with course activities and readings is vital to academic success. Owing to the nature of music teaching and learning, consistent attendance is essential at all lectures, tutorials, and studio lessons. Students must make every effort to attend class and complete all the necessary in-class requirements. All planned absences of two weeks or more (such as overseas competitions, family events, masterclasses or work-related commitments) must be pre-approved by the Head of School. If approval is given, all Course Coordinators, Tutors and other teachers must be informed of your absence in advance. Unplanned absences relating to illness, bereavement, or other emergencies can only be excused with appropriate evidence from the University doctor, counsellor or other official source. It is students’ personal responsibility to make up all work missed, as individual catch-up classes will not be available.

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:

• Honesty - in all aspects of research work
• Accountability - in the conduct of research
• Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
• Good stewardship – on behalf of others
• Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
• Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible

For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.

Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Assignments are to be submitted, according to submission type specified on CANVAS, by the due date.If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, please complete an application for extension form at the following link:

https://www.forms.auckland.ac.nz/en/student/creative-arts-and-industries/te-whare-o-ng_-pkrero-poro---school-of-music-undergraduate-exten.html

You must submit your extension application as early as possible before the assignment due date.

Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalised 10% for each day or part thereof and will be automatically deducted on CANVAS. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students.

Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student feedback has been received from previous offerings of the course and detailed changes to course content and structure have been applied to the current offering. 

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website.

We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.

If your ability to complete assessed work is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due. If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter.

Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.