Available in 2013
| Newcastle City Precinct | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course will involve the preparation, production and presentation of a substantial music project that will lay the foundation for a career in music research or the music profession. It is designed for students who reach a high level of achievement within the undergraduate program and external students of comparable ability. The course involves the presentation of a research topic be it in performance, creative practice or more traditional approaches such as a thesis. A topic based in performance or creative practice must be combined with a written component called the exegesis. Area of research may potentially include any topic within the discipline of music subject to the availability of a supervisor. The exact nature and scope of the honours project is to be discussed in consultation with the student’s supervisor.
| Objectives | Upon successful completion of this course students will demonstrate: 1. detailed understanding of the key issues and concepts relating to their chosen field of study; 2. detailed knowledge of materials and sources relating to their chosen field of study; 3. ability to critically analyse and historically and aesthetically contextualise ideas relevant to their research project; 4. ability to formulate and develop a research study through a suitable research method 5. ability to complete an extended research thesis or dissertation at Honours level OR a written exegesis with an accompanying creative project at Honours level; |
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| Content | This course will involve the preparation and production of a substantial thesis. The overall thesis may consist of a research thesis (approximately 15,000-18,000 wds) OR a creative work and exegesis (equivalent length). The number of words in relation to the creative or performance component is flexible ranging between 30% and 70% for either the written and practical components. The student will be required to undertake independent research on a topic of their choice within the discipline of music in consultation with an appropriate supervisor and subject to approval by the Program convenor. | ||
| Replacing Course(s) | This course is not a new course. It does not replace any existing courses. | ||
| Transition | No transitional arrangements required. | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | MUSI4402 MUSI4401 | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||
| Teaching Methods | Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning Seminar |
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| Contact Hours | Individual Supervision: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 37 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for MUSI4604 |