MUSPERF 7020 - Negotiated Project IV
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSPERF 7020 Course Negotiated Project IV Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Successful completion of Bachelor of Music or another relevant undergraduate degree Incompatible PERF 6016A/B Restrictions Available to GDipMus(Perf) students only Assessment Ensemble participation, other performance related activity, research project or negotiated assessment 70%, Written assessment to including development of a professional portfolio (include reflections on negotiated project) 30% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini
Office: Room 815 Schulz Building
Phone +61 8 8313 9246
Email oliver.fartach-naini@adelaide.edu.au
Please make an appointment for a meeting time each semester to meet with the PGCW coordinator to discuss progress and future goals.
Course 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
1 Exhibit facility in working within the genres and styles associated with the musical specialisation concerned. 2 Demonstrate familiarity with the overarching structure of music and its role as an expressive art 3 Display flexibility of musical thought and judgement within the musical specialisation concerned 4 Show independence, initiative and a desire for continued self-improvement as a musician 5 Show an understanding of the professional musical world, its musical standards and the context in which the specialisation concerned operates 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2, Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
As appropriate for the Negotiated Project activity. Discuss with coordinator.
All music for ensembles will be provided.Recommended Resources
Regular listening to a variety of performances is recommended. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue). There is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading). The link to the Naxos catalogue is In the Music Resources Guide:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music - you will find links to both Naxos and Naxos Jazz under “Quick Links” on the left side of the page.
The Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music
Music Online: Access to online music from library’s other Music Database (Music Online – incorporating Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, American Song, Contemporary World Music and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries) is now integrated in Library Search – just type the work you require into the general Library Search box and narrow down appropriately.
- Suggested reading:
Reference Books
In Pursuit of Excellence Terry Orlick (Human Kinetics Publishing)
The Inner Game of Music Barry Green
Mistakes Worth Making Susan Halden-Brown (HKP)
The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein [OUP 1976]
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin [Atlantic Books 2007]
Online Learning
Regular listening to a variety of performances is recommended. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue). There is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading). The link to the Naxos catalogue is In the Music Resources Guide:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music - you will find links to both Naxos and Naxos Jazz under “Quick Links” on the left side of the page.
The Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music
Music Online: Access to online music from library’s other Music Database (Music Online – incorporating Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, American Song, Contemporary World Music and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries) is now integrated in Library Search – just type the work you require into the general Library Search box and narrow down appropriately. - Suggested reading:
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Attendance at ensemble rehearsals and individual or small-group supervisions form the central teaching and learning mode, ior as required for the specified project. Students pursue their performance project using instrumental and/or conducting practice to advance and finesse their goals. Individual/small group discussion encourages testing and sharing of musical theory and practice. 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.
Students may be expected to sight read parts in some instances, and to listen to recordings of works being studied.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD
1 hour per week for 12 weeks individual/small group supervisions 12 hours per semester
14 hours per week for 12 weeks practice/preparation 182 hours per semester
4 hours per week for 12 weeks research/study 52 hours per semester
5 hours per week for 12 weeks rehearsals, performamnce classes and/or other activities as specified by the coordimnator 65 hours per semester
Total = 312 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Schedules of rehearsals, performances and other activities will be provided by the staff member responsible for each ensemble or class.Specific Course Requirements
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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
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Ensemble participation, other performance related activity, research project, internship or negotiated assessment Formative and Summative 70% 1, 2, 3, 4 Written assessment (1200) to include development of a portfolio or journal
which will include reflections on the chosen negotiated project.e.g. Group research presentationSummative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment Related Requirements
100% attendance is required for all supervisions, forums and ensembles.Assessment Detail
Content and requirements of final assessment will be negotiated and confirmed in writing between the Course Coordinator, teaching staff members and student within two weeks of the commencement of the course. Two assessment tasks will be required.Submission
Submission on the first day of the examination period for Semester 1 depending on the project undertaken.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending 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.
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.
Previous Selt feedback is not 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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