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
This practical unit draws together students from different levels of musical experience at pre-tertiary level, and consolidates essential musicianship, technical skills and repertoire in either composition or performance.
For composers the emphasis is on development of technique and conceptual knowledge. For performers the emphasis is upon development of instrumental technique and performance skills including awareness of psychological, biomechanical/performance health concepts.
This unit prepares students for the next unit in the sequence, MUSC1742 Practical Studies B.
- 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 1 core unit in the Music General Studies major sequence
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate the fundamentals of technique according to composition or instrumental specialisation; (2) composers: (a) apply fundamental pitch and rhythmic processes to manipulate and transform musical material; (b) demonstrate appropriate use of notation toward compositional aims; (c) demonstrate knowledge of relevant repertoire through score analysis; (d) develop conceptual understanding of and practical experience with experimental music performance; and (3) performers: (a) demonstrate fundamental control of intonation, rhythm, accuracy, articulation, tonal quality; (b) demonstrate use of phrasing, dynamic control and general expression through performance of appropriate technical work; (c) demonstrate knowledge of relevant repertoire through preparation of technical work, etudes and vocal/instrumental literature appropriate to this foundational level of tertiary performance; (d) demonstrate awareness of psychological and biomechanical/performance health concepts.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) composition stream: composition projects, assignments, and tests; OR performance stream: a solo repertoire examination and (2) composition stream: workshop participation and experimental performance; OR performance stream: online component including readings and tests. 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 composition stream: composition projects, assignments, and tests; OR performance stream: a solo repertoire examination 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
- composition: workshops, seminars and one-to-one instruction: 36 hours per semester (up to 4 hours per week)
performance: individual/group lessons: 6 hours per semester
- 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.