MUSHONS 4006A - Honours Music Major Project Part 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and understanding to produce a significant written or performed project relevant to their specialisation. This will involve a performed program of approximately 60 minutes duration plus a 3000 word Exegesis, or a written paper of approximately 12,000 words or original composition of equivalent musical significance. Projects must demonstrate familiarity with and skills in the formulation of appropriate creative ideas bearing upon the specialisation concerned and deemed to be at Honours level. Preparatory work will be supervised individually or in small groups as approved by the Conservatorium and will involve the student in considerable time spent developing specialist knowledge, skills and insights bearing upon the project to be completed. Focused research and the development of finessed creative output are at the heart of this project. To assist with the completion of the project student study will include individual or small group (maximum 4 students) supervisions/lessons directed by specialist conservatorium staff.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSHONS 4006A
Course	Honours Music Major Project Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Successful completion of BMus or equivalent/related undergraduate degree
Restrictions	Available to students admitted to relevant Honours program
Assessment	Tasks are across both Part 1 and Part 2. Performance specialisations: 65 minute recital 75%, Exegesis (3000 words) 25%. Non-Performance specialisations: Written paper (12,000 words) or original composition(s) of equivalent significance 100%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Amanda Grigg

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

In this course students will be working towards:

1.  Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the elements comprising the musical specialisation concerned

2.  Exhibiingt a high level of musical self-awareness and critical judgement

3.  Showing a well-developed understanding of the professional musical world, its musical standards and the context in which the specialisation concerned operates

4.  Displaying a reliability and flexibility in responding to a wide variety of musical challenges

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3, 4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3, 4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Individual or small-group (maximum 4) supervisions form the central teaching and learning mode. Students pursue their particular project using individual research and/or instrumental practice to advance and finesse their goals. Individual/small group discussion encourages testing and sharing of musical theory and practice as students move towards a summative assessment in the form of a recital and exegesis, or written paper. Staff concerned have skills and knowledge in the specialist area being developed and are able to assist in the location and use of appropriate materials and scholarly and/or performance conventions and standards.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD (Performance specialisations) TOTAL HOURS

1 hour per fortnight (or equivelent)
for 12 weeks individual supervisions 6 hours per semester

14 hours per week for 13 weeks practice 182 hours per semester

4.5 hours per week for 13 weeks research 59 hours per semester

5 hours per week for 13 weeks rehearsals and forums 65 hours per semester

Total = 312 hours per semester

WORKLOAD (Non-performance specialisations)

1 hour per fortnight (or equivelent)
for 12 weeks individual supervisions 6 hours per semester

7 hours per week for 12 weeks reading 84 hours per semester

8 hours per week for 12 weeks writing 96 hours per semester

10.5 hours per week for 12 weeks research 126 hours per semester

Total = 312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Learning activities centre around weekly individual/small group supervisions. These accommodate the learning styles of participants
while encouraging a developmental curve in skills acquisition and knowledge based understandings. In performance specialisations ensemble rehearsals and performance forums underpin gains in stage presentation and musical projection while seminars assist with research for an Exegesis.

Specific Course Requirements

Please refer to myuni for information regarding each specialisation.

Small Group Discovery Experience

All individual/small group supervisions (maximum 4) adhere to SGDE principles with performance and non-performance students actively engaged in content building and discovery
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary

ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

Performance specialisations

60 minute recital Summative Hurdle Requirement 75% 1, 2, 3, 4.

3000 word Exegesis Summative 25% 1,2, 3, 4.

ASSESSMENT TASK

Non-performance specialisations

Written paper of 12,000 words
or original musical composition(s) of
equivalent significance. Summative Hurdle Requirement 100% 1, 2, 3, 4.

Assessment Related Requirements

Both the 60 minute recital and the written paper are hurdle requirements.

100% attendance is required for all supervisions, forums and ensembles.

Assessment Detail

For students in the performance specialisations the Major Recital (75%) forms a core component, providing a focus for their studies in research and performance skills leading to outcomes in their own realisation of musical works. The Exegesis (25%) encourages complementary perspectives on the Major Recital works and carries the added requirement to observe normal scholarly conventions of research writing. For non-performance specialisations the written paper or original score(s) (100%) provide a similar focus for the development of research or composition skills and understanding. Please refer to myuni for information regarding each specialisation.

Submission

Please refer to myuni for information regarding each specialisation.

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

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NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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