MUSI10184 Pop Song Writing 1

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

Is MUSI10184 hard?

MUSI10184: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Write pop songs: song form, hooks, choruses and lyrics, workshopped in class, ending with an original song.

After it you can

What you need first

None

Careers

Helps toward: Performing artist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 40%, Projects 60%

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Quick answers

When is MUSI10184 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
What do I need before taking MUSI10184?
No prerequisites.
Does MUSI10184 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Projects 60%.
How many class hours a week does MUSI10184 have?
2 h a week in class
Can I take MUSI10184 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate MUSI10184?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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