MUSI20180 Contextual Studies 4
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 20%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MUSI20180 hard?
MUSI20180: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 20%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Jazz and improvisation language: harmonic and rhythmic devices in practical tests, plus composition and a written exam.
After it you can
- Use advanced harmonic devices
- Apply complex rhythmic ideas
- Compose using these techniques
What you need first
MUSI20177
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Projects 20%, Final exam 20%, Tests 30%, Presentations 30%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20180 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20180?
- Needs MUSI20177.
- Does MUSI20180 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 20% of the mark. Assessment: Projects 20%, Final exam 20%, Tests 30%, Presentations 30%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20180 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20180 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MUSI20180?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example MUSI30281, MUSI30282.
- Can I rate MUSI20180?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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