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Major Project (Jazz & Improvisation) (MUSI40082)
HonoursPoints: 68.75On 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
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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Through a course of research and practice, students undertake their year-long project in Jazz & Improvisation for presentation at the end of the academic year, under the guidance of their individual supervisor. The project outcome may take the form of a performance, exhibition, writing (poetry, fiction, script or other written literary forms), design, film, video, multimedia, CD, DVD or other new media technologies and modes of presentation. The major project can consist of single defined project or contributions to a number of projects depending on the nature of the discipline. At the time of selection the written outline of the proposed major project or major field of study is submitted. This provides the framework for developing the lines of inquiry taken by the student and the final creative work outcome.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- display a high level of artistic practice informed by their analytical, critical and research skills
- demonstrate capabilities, as better informed, skilled and more articulate artists
- critically reflect on the work produced and the artist's role in society
- demonstrate the qualities of professional practitioners in the fine arts
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40084 | Research Paper | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants are required to have completed a major study in a Fine Arts discipline and attained a three-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or equivalent qualification at H2B standard or equivalent.
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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Research proposal
| End of Semester 1 (during the examination period) | 20% |
A creative work major project to the equivalent of a dissertation (Please see below)
| At the end of Semester 2 (during the examination period) | 80% |
Additional details
A creative work major project to the equivalent of a 20,000-25,000 word dissertation. Due at the end of Semester 2 (during the examination period) - 80%
The creative work major project outcome may take the form of a performance, exhibition, writing (poetry, fiction, script or other written literary forms), design, film, video, multimedia, CD, DVD or other new media technologies and modes of presentation. Progress in this area will be monitored both by individual supervisors and a mid-year review. Mid-year reviews identify students at risk and take into account the student's progress against course engagement and project development and other areas relevant to individual disciplines.
A single mark is assigned at the end of the year.
The research project will be assessed at the end of the academic year in the assessment period. The assessment weight is 100%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Robert Vincs Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Seminars and contact with mentors and supervisors as appropriate. Total time commitment 950 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
720 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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