MUS3005 Performance 5

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

RATIONALE

The development of practical musical ability is a fundamental part of any music program; performing ability in both solo and ensemble situations is the individual's most important avenue for musical expression.

SYNOPSIS

The course content will focus on performance in the student's main area of practical performance. Additionally, this course makes provision for the advancement of ensemble playing skills, in both large and small groups. Each succeeding course in Performance will require students to demonstrate a greater degree of both conceptual and executant skills development than evident in previous Performance courses.

OBJECTIVES

Having completed the pre-requisite course, on successful completion of this course students will:

1. have further advanced their standard of performance in their chosen field of practical study;
2. have further increased their knowledge of the literature of music by the study of carefully selected works from the repertoire relevant to their chosen field of practical study;
3. have improved their ensemble playing skills by concentrated and consistent work and practice in group performance;
4. have acquired experience/knowledge in ushering and stage management for concerts. (On-Campus students only).

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Technical exercises and repertoire material as directed by the Teacher.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

As specified by the teacher.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Mid-Sem Test/Composition Folio is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

2.

End-Sem Test/Composition Folio is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

3.

Ensemble Assessment/Composition Folio is aligned with Objective 3.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no on campus attendance requirements for this external course. However, it is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. Attendance and participation in scheduled individual lessons is necessary to meet the objectives of this course and is therefore a requirement. Failure to attend/participate in at least 80% of these classes will result in a 10% deduction from the final course mark unless there are substantiated reasons for non attendance (eg medical certificate). Ensemble participation is a requirement of this course (Objective 3). Failure to participate in scheduled ensemble rehearsals will incur a deduction of 5% from the final course mark for each rehearsal missed (unless a medical certificate is provided).
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course. There are practical tests.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students should be aware that practical tests might be recorded.
2. Each students will be required to participate in ensemble activities.
3. In a practical course, workload requirements may be greater than those noted due to rehearsal/performance schedules and personal development needs.
4. EXTERNAL STUDENTS: Watch your DVD/video cassette assessments before submission to check the recording quality. Ensure that videos are recorded in short play/standard play mode (ie not in long play mode). Ensure videos are rewound before submission.

This version produced 27 May 2008.