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Second Instrument / Vocal Study 2 (MUSI90152)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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In this subject students will further expand their instrumental/vocal knowledge through (a) learning posture, basic playing, maintenance and tuning techniques on one new instrument from the string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section families and (b) understand the similarities and differences between group teaching techniques in string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section.
In this subject, where possible, the student should learn a new instrument from outside 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;
- understand the modes of teaching and learning associated with an unfamiliar 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 (performance) deadlines.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90147 | Performing to Teach 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MUSI90155 | Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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6.25 |
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 coordinator Ian Godfrey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One group instrument lesson/workshop of 1 hour per week during the semester. Total time commitment 68 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
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One group instrument lesson/workshop of 1 hour per week during the semester. Total time commitment 68 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
68 hours including preparation time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Instrumental Specialisation (formal) Studio - 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