MUS3051 Music Project 1

Contents

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

STAFFING

RATIONALE

In addition to the acquisition of theoretical and executant musical skills, the professional musician must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge in a logical and musicianly way. Music Project courses are designed to provide a vehicle for the exercising of these skills and, at the same time, add to the general background necessary for entry into the chosen area of vocational specialisation.

SYNOPSIS

Students in this course will choose a vocationally oriented project from a range which may include additional performance activity, music administration, music research, ensemble direction, the learning of a second instrument and music teaching.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will have achieved either:

1. a greater depth of musical performing experience by participation in activities such as accompanying, Chamber Music or Repetiteur work; OR
2. a practical acquaintance with activities closely related to music performance such as Music Librarianship, Concert Promotion, Publicity, Front-of-House Management, and elements of Stage Production; OR
3. a deeper understanding of a chosen aspect of music by completing a written project on a topic approved by the Course Examiner; OR
4. practical experience in Ensemble, specifically from the conducting point of view and involving areas such as elements of conducting technique, rehearsal techniques, programme building techniques, and the selection, preparation and presentation of a short programme for an appropriate instrumental or vocal group; OR
5. performing expertise on a second instrument; OR
6. development of other appropriate vocationally oriented skills as approved by the Course Examiner.

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).

As nominated by the Supervisor of each module.

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 nominated by the Supervisor of each module.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

This assignment is aligned with Objectives 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.

2.

This assignment is aligned with Objective 3 and 6.

3.

This assignment is aligned with Objective 3 & 6.

4.

This assignment is aligned with Objective 3 and 6.

5.

Students will be advised of the official test date when the timetable has been finalised. This assignment is aligned with Objective 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.

6.

Written assignment - 6,000 to 8,000 words. This assignment is aligned with Objective 3 and 6.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and 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.
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.
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

This version produced 12 Aug 2008.