MUSI30290 Diction for Singers: English & German
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 6.25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MUSI30290 hard?
MUSI30290: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
English and German diction for singers: IPA transcription and clear, natural sung pronunciation.
After it you can
- Transcribe song texts into IPA
- Sing English and German with clear diction
- Hear the gap between spoken and sung words
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- MUSI30266
- MUSI30283
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Quizzes 10%, Presentations 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI30290 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI30290?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI30290 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Quizzes 10%, Presentations 50%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI30290 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI30290 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MUSI30290?
- 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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