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BACHELOR OF CLASSICAL MUSIC (HONS)

BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (HONS) FOUNDATION IN MUSIC

UCSI Universitys Foundation in Music is specically tailoredand designed to prepare post-SPM students for UCSI

Universitys degrees in Classical and Contemporary Music. Thethree semesters foundation programme includes music corecourses as well as general electives for students to choosefrom. Successful completion of the foundation programme willsatisfy all entry requirements and allow for direct entry to themusic degree programme outlined here.

FOUNDATION IN

MUSIC

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Foundation in MusicSPM/O-Levels 5 creditsUEC 4 credits

Other Year 11 Equivalent Average score of 60%Music RequirementsCandidates must pass the Institute of Music audition andplacement tests, as follows:

1. Performance Audition (any major instrument or voice) Classical stream: Three Classical pieces of contrasting styles Contemporary stream: Three pieces of contrasting styles

(including contemporary style)Note: String/Woodwind/Voice majors are required to bring along their own

piano accompanist or request for a faculty accompanist (accompanimentfee will be charged).CD accompaniment is allowed for contemporary majors.

Contemporary stream, major drums: Demonstration of

knowledge of common drum beats including 8-beat rock,16-beat rock, and hip-hop at various tempi

2. Practical Skills Test Sight-reading, open-score reading, playing from simple

gured bass, repeating a melody, a rhythmic phrase andchord progressions from memory and singing intervals

3. Theory Test Intervals, scales and key signatures, triads, roman numeral

analysis, time signatures, beaming into beats, rests, scaledegrees and Italian/German terms

English RequirementsA distinction (A+, A or A-) in English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or

MUET Band 5; or a score of 213 (computer-based) / 550 (written-based) /80 (internet-based) in TOEFL; or Band 5.5 in IELTS.In the event that English Language Requirements are not met, studentmay be required to undertake additional English courses(s) prior orconcurrently with undergraduate programme, based on the Universitysdecision.

Auditions are held in March, July and November

Core Courses Major Instrument 1-2 Minor Instrument 1-2 Choir 1-2 OR Orchestra 1-2 Music Theory Rudiments 1-2 Musicianship Skills 1-2 Practical Skills 1-2 Writing for Academic Purpose

Electives Computing Essentials Office Application Film and Arts Appreciation Human Communication Positive Psychology

COURSES OFFERED

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Electives (Music Electives) Minor Instrument 1-4 English Diction Introduction to Music History World Music Music and Film Composing and Arranging Song Writing Jingle Writing Instrumentation Conducting Skills Improvisation Skills Piano Pedagogy 1 & 2 Contemporary Repertoire Studies Sequencing, Sampling and Synthesis

Electives (Non Music Electives) Introduction to Mass Communication Introduction to Public Speaking Introduction to Psychology 1& 2 Introduction to Sociology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.U1 For Malaysian students : 1. Ethnic Relations 2. Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation

For Foreign students: 1. Malaysian Studies 2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

U2 University lifeU3 Music Industry in MalaysiaU4 Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 to 3

All information is correct at the time of printing and UCSI Universityreserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

Performing: Recording sessionist, lounge musician.

Teaching: Private, music institutions / centres.

Composing / arranging: Publishing, production, recording, advertising.

Music Technology:Production, recording, broadcasting

Music Business : Management, marketing,administration, retailing and sales

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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The Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons) programme is intendedfor those who wish to pursue classical music studies to anadvanced level and has the advantage of a very broad basedcurriculum without compromising the possibility of increasingthe specialisation in one or more areas. Performance andperformance-related studies are especially prominent but

other areas such as history, analysis and stylistic compositionare also included.

This blend of practical work and academic enquiry will producegraduates equipped with a raft of skills and knowledge that willbe of value to many employers and enable them to pursuecareers not only as performers and teachers, but also asadministrators and managers within the wider music industryand beyond.

BACHELOR OFCLASSICAL MUSIC(HONS)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMinimum Entry Requirements for Degree Programme

UCSI Foundation PassSTPM / A-Level 2 principal passesUEC 5 creditsDiploma PassOther Year 12 equivalent Average score of 60%National matriculation CGPA 2.0International Baccalaureate 26/42

Music RequirementsCandidates must pass the Institute of Music audition andplacement tests, as follows:

1. Performance Audition (any major instrument or voice) Scales and Arpeggios: major, melodic minor and harmonic

minor scales, chromatic scales, arpeggios in all keys Three Classical pieces of contrasting styles Note: String/Woodwind/Voice majors are required to bring along their own

piano accompanist or request for a faculty a ccompanist(accompaniment fee will be charged)

2. Listening Test Identication of a range of musical elements such as tempi,

textures, dynamics, timbres, and rhythms by listening andresponding to brief, recorded musical extracts of bothClassical and Contemporary styles

3. Practical Skills Test Sight-reading, open-score reading, playing from simple

gured bass, repeating a melody, a rhythmic phrase andchord progressions from memory, and singing intervals

4. Theory Test Intervals, scales and key signatures, triads and inversions,

roman numeral analysis, time signatures, beaming intobeats, rests, scale degrees, diminished and seventh chords,open score, cadences, lead sheet symbols, and Italian/German/ French terms

English RequirementsA distinction (A+, A or A-) in English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUE T Band5; or a score of 213 (computer-based) / 550 (written-based) / 80 (internet-based) inTOEFL; or Band 5.5 in IELTS.

In the event that English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertakeadditional English course(s) prior or concurrently with undergraduate programme, based on the Universitysdecision.

9All information is correct at the time of printing but maybe subject to changes.Date: 05.09.2014

UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur Campus (South Wing)(DU020(W))

No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights, (Taman Connaught) Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

UCSI Education Sdn. Bhd. (185479-U)

Tel: 603 - 9101 8880 Fax: 603 - 9102 2614

Core Courses Major Instrument 1-4 Choir 1-6 OR Orchestra 1-6 Chamber Music Ensemble 1-4 Music Theory 1-4 Aural Skills 1-4 Introduction to Music History Malaysian Music Music History 1-2 Music and Modernism Music Research Methodology Notation Software and MIDI Music Technology 1 Conducting Skills Keyboard Skills Music Industry in Malaysia Final Year Research Project 1-2 OR Final Year Performance 1-2 Internship University Life University Reading & Writing Extracurricular Learning Experience 1-3

Electives (Music Electives) Minor Instrument 1-4 English Diction French Diction German Diction Italian Diction World Music Music and Film Analysis Counterpoint Baroque Techniques Classical Workshop Innovation Workshop Instrumentation Piano Pedagogy 1 & 2 Piano Literature 1 & 2 Performance Practices Introduction to Popular

Music History

Electives (Non-Music Electives) Introduction to Mass Communication Introduction to Public Speaking Introduction to Psychology 1& 2 Introduction to Sociology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.U1 For Malaysian students : 1. Ethnic Relations 2. Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation

For Foreign students: 1. Malaysian Studies 2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

U2 University lifeU3 Music Industry in MalaysiaU4 Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 to 3

All information is correct at the time of printing and UCSI Universityreserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

COURSES OFFERED

Performing Soloist, accompanist, orchestral / chamber musician.Teaching Private, music institutions / centres.Composing / arranging Publishing, production, recording, advertising.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Auditions are held in March, July and November