MUSI1011

Practical Music Studies (Education) 1

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Studies in practical music on one principal instrument or composition for Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Music students only. Students also undertake ensemble work and an instrument resource class. The syllabus for each instrument or composition details the minimum requirements and standards but is flexible enough to encourage higher levels of attainment for those capable of achieving it. The School has an 80% expectation of attendance.

Objectives The purpose of this course is to give the School of Education students the basic techniques required for a solo instrument, composition and ensemble studies through individual supervision workshops and tutorials. Supervision will be provided by staff who are experienced instrumental, vocal and composition lecturers.
Content Students are able to undertake performance or composition strands in this course. As well students participate in a large ensemble (Choir, Gospel Choir, Orchestra or Wind Orchestra) and an instrument/vocal resource class.

The purpose of all classes and lessons is to provide detailed guidance in these areas to enable each student to gradually improve their musical standard throughout the semester.

All students will attend large ensemble (Choir, Gospel Choir, Orchestra or Wind Orchestra). The purpose of Large Ensemble is to provide for student's essential experience in large scale ensemble participation.
Students also attend one of the following Resource Classes: Keyboard or Woodwind

Through weekly lessons, large ensemble and resource classes the student is guided in the development of the following skills:-
1. sound technical knowledge
2. musicianship
3. confidence in public performance
4. rhythmic accuracy
5. accuracy in notation
6. intonation (where applicable)
7. tuning (where applicable)
8. ensemble playing (where applicable)
9. metrical organisation and rhythmic notation (composition)
10. melody writing (composition)
11. harmony, prolongation and tonality (composition)
12. introduction to basic skills in Keyboard or Woodwind (Resource Class)
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge There is no assumed knowledge for the course other than the entry requirements for the program(ie. audition and minimum academic standard).
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Individual Supervision
Tutorial
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal Instrumental/Vocal Assessment 1 (Technical and/or repertoire)
Assessment 20% (Mid Semester)
Examination: Formal Instrumental/Vocal Assessment 1 (Technical and/or repertoire)
Assessment 20% (End of Semester)
NOTE: In order to successfully satisfy the requirements for this course students must achieve a Pass or higher in the instrument/voice assessment.
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Resource Class 15%
(Mid Semester)
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Resource Class 15%
(End of Semester)
Other: (please specify) Large Ensemble 10%
(Mid Semester)
Other: (please specify) Large Ensemble 10%
(Mid Semester)
Other: (please specify) Teacher's report 10%
Contact Hours Individual Supervision: for .5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 2.5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term