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Practical Anatomy for Classical Voice 2 (MUSI20212)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject explores the making of sound from a physiological standpoint and tackles the many questions posed in the study of classical singing. Through both lectures and practical exploration, the subject explores the translation of multilingual singing imagery and terminology into singing practice. Moving beyond basic notions of postural organization, the subject focuses on developing dynamic, multidimensional movement patterns that support the functional unity of the voice given the rigorous demands placed upon it through stage and concert performance.
Intended learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on the root causes of physiological problems and the effect these have on vocal performance.
- Demonstrate cognitive and observational skills to evaluate movement patterns in relation to their effect on vocal function and vocal quality.
- Approach vocal study with a skill set of somatic practices that can offer a more streamlined approach to learning, bypassing many of the impediments that inaccurate and inefficient teaching styles provide
- Develop metacognitive strategies that reveal individual learning styles and how they can best be employed in reducing performance anxiety and improving motivation
- Bring improved observational skills to bear on singing performance as revealed through new analytical perspectives
Generic skills
- The capacity to subject concepts to critical scrutiny and evaluation
- The capacity to subject concepts and action to an applied context
- The ability to engage with critical literature
- The ability to transfer concepts and theoretical explanations into practical applications
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment on the theoretical content
| Week 8 | 50% |
Assignment on the practical/somatic experience of the student's learning.
| Week 12 | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Stephen Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 80 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
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