Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1 (MUSI90155)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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In this subject, students will learn (a) posture, basic playing, maintenance and tuning techniques on one new instrument from the string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section families and (b) the fundamentals of group teaching techniques in string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section.
In this subject, where possible, the student should learn a new instrument from his or her instrument family.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:




  • perform at a basic level on an instrument from one of the string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section families;
  • better understand the similarities and differences between the various instruments within their instrument family;
  • apply the knowledge gained from performance to the teaching of these instruments;
  • apply the knowledge gained from group learning to group teaching and ensemble direction; and
  • complete and conduct a composition or arrangement suitable for beginners for the instrument or stylistic family studied.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in groups;
  • demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
  • demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes; and
  • plan effectively to meet deadlines.

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

  • Performance of 5 minutes, mid semester (20%);
  • Composition for six to eight instruments, of the family under study, of three minutes duration, due week 10 (20%);
  • Resource folio of 2000 words, due at the end of semester (30%);
  • Performance of 10 minutes, during the examination period at the end of the semester (30%).

Hurdle requirement:

  • 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorIan Godfrey
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours12 hours, comprising one group instrument lesson/workshop of 1-hour per week during the semester.
    Total time commitment68 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    igb@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorIan Godfrey
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours12 hours, comprising one group instrument lesson/workshop of 1-hour per week during the semester.
    Total time commitment68 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    igb@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

68 hours including individual preparation time.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

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  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    MajorInstrumental Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
    Specialisation (formal)Instrumental
    Specialisation (formal)Studio
    MajorStudio Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
  • 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