PERF 1002A - Keyboard Musicianship part 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PERF 1002A Course Keyboard Musicianship part 1 Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Contact Up to 2 hours per week Prerequisites Audition Restrictions Priority is given to Music degree students but the course is available to non-music students (by audition) Assessment Regular practical exercises in the classroom, one individual practical assessment per semester Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Lucinda Collins
Course Teaching Staff: Elizabeth Foster, Email: elizabeth.foster@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- To provide an environment in which students can work constructively towards acquiring a broad range of keyboard skills;
- To enable students to experience the creative processes associated with keyboard performance, both individually and as a member of a group;
- To provide students with practical advice and appropriate exercises in order to enhance existing abilities and broaden musical understanding;
- To provide students with the basic skills necessary for a professional approach to all aspects of their solo and ensemble career goals.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1, 2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Resources for the course will supplied by the instructor.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Keyboard Musicianship is a practical workshop. Explanations and demonstrations will be given by the lecturer, and students are expected to participate in class as well as practice the assignments regularly during the week. Classroom work will prepare the students for the assessments at the end of each semester.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
It is expected that students will practice the given assignments a minimum of thirty minutes each day in addition to class time. Regular practice is essential in order to internalise the concepts and gain proficiency in skills which build over the course of the year.
Learning Activities Summary
Semester 1
Practical workshops for the development of skills in
- Score reading
- Transposition
- Figured harmony
- Harmonisation of melodies
- Improvisation
Semester 2
Practical workshops for the development of skills in
- Score reading
- Modulation
- Practice strategies
- Figured bass accompaniment
- Variation technique
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessments will be held in the last teaching week of each semester, and will consist of prepared and unprepared practical work similar to the exercises done in class throughout the semester.
Assessment Detail
Semester 1 assessment (15 minutes for each student)
Score reading
20%
Transposition
20%
Figured harmony
20%
Harmonisation of melodies
20%
Improvisation
20%
Semester 2 assessment (15 minutes for each student)
Score reading
20%
Modulation
20%
Practice strategies
20%
Figured bass accompaniment
20%
Variation techniques
20%
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
NOG (No Grade Associated) Grade Description CN Continuing Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
The final grade for the course will be an average of the grades from Semesters 1 and 2. Three points will be subtracted from the final grade for each unapproved absence.
At the lecturer’s discretion a mid-semester assessment may be held in addition to the end-of-semester assessments. In this event the mid-semester assessment would count as 20% and the end-of-semester assessment would count as 30% of the final grade.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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