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Alexander Technique for Musicians (MUSI20161)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25Not available in 2017
Overview
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The Alexander Technique focuses on the unconscious, habitual ways in which we use ourselves - our patterns of posture, our movement and our responses as musicians to stress and pressure. Study of F. M. Alexander’s discoveries teaches us to have greater conscious control over these aspects of ourselves.
Students perform in this class and participate in various individual and group activities providing a practical context to learn the basic concepts and procedures involved in the Alexander Technique. Students will also study some of F. M. Alexander’s own writing on his technique in addition to other reading.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an understanding of the basic principals and procedures developed by F. M. Alexander;
- understand how and why F. M. Alexander developed his technique and how it relates to them as performers;
- understand the Alexander Technique’s role in reducing both physical pain and dysfunction and performance anxiety;
- understand how Alexander Technique can be used to develop and refine a wide range of skills, including instrumental technique,
- have developed the foundation on which to build their further understanding of their own patterns of response and those of their colleagues and students through improved observational skills.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- greater self-awareness and the beginnings of a more accurate kinaesthetic sense;
- demonstrate skills in cooperation and communication;
- demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection; and
- enhanced observational skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Journal consisting of weekly entries (total 1200-1500 words), due end of semester (40%); mid semester online multiple-choice test (20%); end of semester online multiple-choice test (20%); active class participation and contribution (20%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
60 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Pedro de Alcantara, Alexander Technique, a skill for life.
Readings will be available online through the LMS prior to the commencement of the subject. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology Specialisation - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022