MUSI20243 African Music & Dance Ensemble (Breadth)
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MUSI20243 hard?
MUSI20243: About average. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
West African music and dance: drum, bell and body rhythms plus traditional dance steps, taught weekly by tradition bearers.
After it you can
- Play West African rhythms on drums and bells
- Dance traditional steps in time with the music
- Understand the culture behind the music
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- MUSI10148
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Final exam 40%, Presentations 30%, Participation 30%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20243 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20243?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI20243 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Final exam 40%, Presentations 30%, Participation 30%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20243 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20243 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 MUSI20243?
- 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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