MUI3005 Music Performance, Creation and Scholarship 5

Contents

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

STAFFING

RATIONALE

The development of specialised musical skill is the fundamental aim and objective of any music program. As an industry, a field of research and an art form, the diverse nature of the music profession necessitates clear specialisation within the three main areas of Performance, Composition and Musicology. In this course students will choose a specialisation under one of three available modules: Module A Classical or Jazz performance; Module B Composition (including Instrumental, Vocal and Electroacoustic composition) Module C Musicology.

SYNOPSIS

This course develops the musical specialisation of the student, both within groups and as an individual. Each succeeding course in Music Performance, Creation and Scholarship will require students to demonstrate a greater degree of conceptual and practical skill development. First semester Music Performance, Creation and Scholarship courses will focus on the preparation of a major technical assignment or exam. Second semester Music Performance, Creation and Scholarship courses will focus on the preparation of a major repertoire assignment or exam, usually taking the form of a public recital, composition folio or scholarly presentation.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will have:

1.

advanced their standard of work within their chosen music specialisation (eg Performance, Composition, Musicology);

2.

demonstrated academic and professional skills by increasing their knowledge of the literature of music through the application, analysis and evaluation of carefully selected works from the repertoire relevant to their chosen music specialisation;

3.

developed a high level of competence in technical facilities relevant to their chosen music specialisation;

4.

demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills by collaborating with other musicians;

5.

increased their confidence in presenting the public outcomes of their music specialisation;

6.

demonstrated a critical understanding of the methods and techniques that underpin the public outcomes of music professionals and peers;

7.

demonstrated written communication skills appropriate to the profession by submitting a reflective journal and seminar notes;

8.

demonstrated innovative application of creative skills by composing a list of original works;

9.

demonstrated management, planning and organisation skills by critically assessing their own and others' performance.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

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Technical exercises and repertoire as directed by the Principal Study 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 Principal Study Teacher

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Assessment Description: Ongoing preparation of repertoire (Modules A and B) and repertoire-related research projects (Module C). The student's principal study teacher is responsible for providing this mark to the course examiner. Students will be advised of the due date. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 9.

2.

Assessment Description: A practical or written technical exam, depending on specialisation. The duration of the practical exam is 15 minutes and the duration of the written technical exam is 60 minutes. Students will be advised of the due date. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9.

3.

Assessment Description: A performance or spoken paper delivered in one of the weekly specialist seminars (concert practice, composition seminar etc.) Students will be advised of the due date. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

4.

Assessment Description: A reflective journal of comments about public concerts they have personally attended during the semester. The journal must contain comments on at least TEN concerts and must be submitted together with proof of attendance (program, ticket etc.) Students will be advised of the due date. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 2, 6 and 7.

GRADUATE QUALITIES AND SKILLS

Elements of the following Graduate Skills are associated with the successful completion of this course.

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. For this course, normal class attendance consists of one 2 hour class per week.
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 11 Dec 2009.