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.
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Unit Overview
- Description
In this core unit in the Specialist Music Studies major students choose to specialise in one of three streams; composition, musicology, or performance.
Composition students apply techniques and technologies studied in previous Principal Studies units to the development of a portfolio of original compositions. Students rehearse, perform and present one composition from the portfolio to develop collaborative performance skills. Students undertake independent research and analysis of repertoire, and present their research to develop skills in communication.
Musicology students develop skills in research-based activities of writing and practice, and are introduced to a range of different ways of critically thinking about music from cultural, historical and theoretical perspectives. Students undertake a supervised individual research project on a topic of their choice, develop a portfolio of scholarly work, and participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatorium through collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that develop skills in communication.
Performance students further refine musicianship, technical skills and repertoire addressed in previous Principal Studies units. The emphasis is upon the preparation of technically focused repertoire drawn from the literature of the student's principal instrument or voice, of greater difficulty than in MUSC2542, and upon developing technique and performance skills.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) in Performance—(a) demonstrate instrumental/vocal technique beyond the intermediate tertiary level attained at Level 2; (b) demonstrate advanced control of intonation, rhythm, accuracy, articulation and tone quality through performance of advanced technical work and repertoire; (c) prepare repertoire with a technical emphasis that incorporates vocal/instrumental literature of greater difficulty and complexity than that studied at Level 2; (d) demonstrate musicianship through sophistication of phrasing, dynamic control and general expression beyond the level attained in MUSC2542 Principal Studies 4; (e) demonstrate sophistication in collaborative music making skills appropriate to this level of tertiary performance, and (f) demonstrate an increasing sophistication of performance practice conventions and style beyond that studied at Level 2; (2) in Musicology—(a) demonstrate advanced knowledge of music's social, historical, political and philosophical contexts; (b) evaluate sources and concepts related to music; (c) formulate original and creative modes of thinking and communicating about music, suitable for a range of audiences and supported by scholarly practices; (d) demonstrate individual initiative and the capacity to undertake high-level modes of critical enquiry; and (e) work collaboratively and in interdisciplinary contexts
; and (3) in Composition—(a) demonstrate command (where utilised) of relevant technologies for composition and performance; (b) apply advanced compositional techniques to the development of original compositions; (c) demonstrate competence with idiomatic and extended scoring for acoustic instruments, in solo and small chamber ensemble contexts; (d) demonstrate sophistication in collaborative music making skills appropriate to this level of tertiary performance; (e) verbally communicate their own creative ideas and analytical insights to others about their own work; and (f) produce legible scores and parts suitable for performance; and work of other composers.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) composition: composition projects and listening/repertoire examination; OR musicology: portfolio of scholarly work; OR performance: solo repertoire examination; (2) composition and performance: collaborative music project; OR musicology: music research project; and (3) concert and weekly composition/instrumental/research workshop participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- James Ledger (composition) and Dr Sarah Collins (musicology) and Graeme Gilling (performance)
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- MUSC2542 Principal Studies 4
OR MUSC2402 Practical Studies 4 AND for Musicology stream at least one level 2 Music History unit (MUSC2341, MUSC2342, MUSC2331, MUSC2332)
or by permission of the unit coordinator. - Co-requisites
- MUSC3591 Music Large Ensemble 5
- Incompatibility
- MUSC3401 Practical Studies 5
- Contact hours
- individual/group lessons and/or supervision: 12 hours per semester
workshops: 20 hours per semester
collaborative music and music research 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.