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Materials & Structures 4 (MUSI40042)
HonoursPoints: 25Not available in 2019
Overview
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- Development of research skills and knowledge of research methodology;
- Discussion of issues relevant to students’ areas of research;
- Examination of historical and contemporary practices in composition, improvisation and performance, and
- Formal presentation of at least one research paper (there is a minimum of one hour per month supervision of the research paper).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should have gained the ability to explore in depth areas of particular interest or relevance to a students' professional performance aspirations.
Generic skills
Upon completing this subject students should have developed:
- The ability to analyse musical style and form;
- The ability to investigate and research musical issues;
- The ability to understand contemporary musical practice;
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
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
Continuous:
Preparation, participation, commitment including two reports on progress in the research project, one per semester (20%).
Formal:
A written research paper of between 8,000 and 10,000 words, on a topic to be approved by the Honours Committee; topic must be related to the student’s performance activities (80%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
As required to complete research commitment
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Performance (Degree with Honours) - 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