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Art of Piano Teaching (MUSI10016)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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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In this subject, students will learn to develop a sequenced and comprehensive approach to piano teaching that is informed by both a thorough understanding of pedagogical principles as well as a flexibility that can meet the needs of individual piano students. Students will be made aware of important areas of the piano literature and other teaching materials appropriate to different levels in the acquisition of pianistic skills and musical understanding.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have gained:
- an overview of pedagogical approaches and techniques in the teaching of piano
- an ability to design a sequenced piano teaching programme
- a repertoire of teaching approaches
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have gained:
- an enhanced capacity to undertake critical and independent research and to present pedagogical findings and ideas in a scholarly fashion
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
For B-MUS Year 1 piano students and GD-MUS Students
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
- Class teaching demonstrations, held from weeks 5 - 12 (50%)
- Written assignment on the principles of piano pedagogy (1000 words), due end of semester (50%)
Hurdle Requirement:
- 100% attendance is expected. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Glenn Riddle Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 2 hours per week Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
60 hours
Additional delivery details
For BMus Year 1 piano students only
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading list will be made available prior to the first class.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology - 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