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
Building upon skills and knowledge from Level 1 Music Ensemble units, this unit focuses on the study of cultural and historical music performance practices in music ensembles. Students develop performance practice knowledge and skills and apply these in their chosen/approved ensemble (either an ensemble related to MUSC1982 Music Ensemble 2 or through the learning of new repertoire in the same ensemble*). Unit workshops focus on developing research skills and methods of studying performance practices in musical ensembles, broadly defined, supported by research literature relevant to the genre and style of repertoire performed in the student's chosen ensemble. Ensembles may be non-auditioned (e.g. Show Choir, Percussion Ensemble) or subject to audition (e.g. Symphony Orchestra, Winthrop Singers, Wind Orchestra, etc.). All ensembles perform at least once in public during the semester, either in the University or the wider community.
This unit is an elective unit in the Bachelor of Arts degree. It is also open to students enrolled in other degree pathways who have an interest in music.
*Availability of ensembles for the unit is subject to change. All ensembles may not run in every semester.
- 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 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate performance practice awareness in a chosen/approved music ensemble; (2) show effective control of music ensemble performance elements (accuracy, articulation and phrasing, tone quality, dynamics, expression); (3) convincingly perform selected repertoire in a public concert; (4) articulate key themes in research literature related to performance practice considerations in the repertoire of the student's chosen ensemble; and (5) undertake a research project that demonstrates the application of relevant research literature and methodologies to performance practice concepts in ensemble performance and rehearsals.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) a public performance; (2) rehearsal attendance and participation; and (3) a research project comprising written and/or verbal components. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Mr Graeme Gilling
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- MUSC1982 Music Ensemble 2
or any Level 1 Music unit (and audition if required).
Some ensembles are subject to audition (e.g.
Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Consort).
some ensembles are non-auditioned and require no previous experience (e.g.
percussion ensemble)
Approved quota: 250—auditions for some ensembles, otherwise first-come, first-served basis - Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Ukulele (estimated cost - $50 - $100). - Contact hours
- all written work is provided online
- 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.