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Vocal Pedagogy and Physiology (MUSI90230)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject introduces singers to areas of vocal pedagogy relevant to the voice teacher engaged in one-to-one tuition in a contemporary studio setting. These areas include: vocal anatomy and physiology, historical and comparative vocal pedagogy, principles of studio pedagogy, and pedagogical repertoire (both classical and contemporary).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, the student should have:
- A working knowledge of vocal anatomy and physiology.
- A working knowledge of vocal resonance and registration.
- An awareness of historical and comparative vocal pedagogies.
- Experience in the teaching of foundational vocal techniques.
- A repertory of exercises, with an understanding of the function(s) of each.
- Self-reflexivity with regard to own teaching.
- Knowledge of standard voice classifications in both the Classical and Contemporary traditions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
At least 3 years of voice training.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A 20-minute oral presentation (2,000 word equivalent) of one-to-one Teaching Modules.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Mid-semester test: Online Vocal Anatomy and Physiology Test 1.5 hrs (1,500 word equivalent)
| Week 6 | 30% |
1,500-word essay on vocal resonance and/or registration.
| Week 10 | 30% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Linda Barcan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours including readings, assessment preparation and assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022