Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
In this unit students choose to specialise in either music performance or composition in order to extend musicianship, technical and repertory skills addressed in MUSC2541 Principal Studies 3. For performers, there is a particular emphasis on the study of more advanced repertoire drawn from the literature of the student's principal instrument or voice. The focus is on consolidating the level of technical and musical skills attained in MUSC1341 Principal Studies 1, MUSC1342 Principal Studies 2 and MUSC2541 Principal Studies 3, and culminating in a performance examination of repertoire selected to demonstrate these skills. For composers, skills are developed in the creation of electro-acoustic music, with a study of real-time signal processing and sound synthesis within the object-oriented music programming environment. Using the skills acquired during the semester, students complete an original work for single instrument and live electronics. Additionally, students complete an acoustic work for small chamber ensemble, applying a repertoire of compositional techniques studied in MUSC1341 Principal Studies 1, MUSC1342 Principal Studies 2 and MUSC2541 Principal Studies 3. This is a compulsory unit in the Specialist Music Studies major in the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the Music major sequence
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) in Performance—(a) demonstrate further command of instrumental/vocal technique beyond the level attained in MUSC2541 Principal Studies 3; (b) demonstrate control of intonation, rhythm, accuracy, articulation and tone quality through performance of appropriate Level 2 repertoire; (c) prepare repertoire of greater difficulty and complexity than that studied in MUSC2541 Principal Studies 3; (d) demonstrate continuing development of musicianship through sophistication of phrasing, dynamic control and general expression beyond the level attained in MUSC2541 Principal Studies 3; (e) demonstrate increasing sophistication in collaborative music making skills appropriate to this level of tertiary performance; and (f) demonstrate more advanced performance practice conventions and style and (2) in Composition—(a) apply knowledge of real-time digital audio in the development of original compositions; (b) apply advanced compositional techniques and tools to the development of complex musical material; (c) apply knowledge of conventional and extended techniques for acoustic instruments; (d) demonstrate increasing sophistication in collaborative music making skills appropriate to this level of tertiary performance; and (e) apply knowledge of relevant music programming software..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) performers: solo repertoire examination; OR
composers: composition projects, assignments, and tests; (2) collaborative music project; and (3) concert and weekly composition/instrumental workshop participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the performers: solo repertoire examination; OR composers: composition projects, assignments, and tests component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Graeme Gilling and Dr. James Ledger
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- individual/group lessons: 12 hours per semester
workshops: 20 hours per semester
collaborative music projects: varies according to each project
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.