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Applied Instrumental and Vocal Teaching (MUSI90149)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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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This subject examines the principles and practice of instrumental and vocal teaching covering beginners to advanced students. It includes study and application of the methodologies appropriate to a variety of music performance teaching situations including individual, group, and ensemble settings and consideration of ethical teaching principles. Co-curricular studies such as music literacy, music theory, history and aural training are integrated into the study. The balance of ‘music intrinsic’ and broader outcomes, including the acquisition of social, collaborative and life skills are considered. A specific study of instrumental acoustics supports practical teaching and the development of a teaching philosophy will provide a basis for continued growth as a music performer-teacher.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- effectively implement performance learning experiences for a range of students in various settings, applying theories, processes and curriculum studied elsewhere in the degree;
- identify and promote relationships between music performance learning and co-curricular musical learning (music literacy, music theory and aural training) and between music performance learning and extra-musical learning, particularly with regard to skills for life;
- express a working knowledge of acoustics as applied to the function and tuning of instruments, and performance situations as well as specific knowledge of their own instrument;
- demonstrate a broad knowledge of current music teaching philosophies and to develop a personal philosophy for instrumental / vocal teaching; and
- demonstrate teaching strategies that reflect a sound understanding of the creative process.
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;
- demonstrate analytical skills in the context of teaching; and
- plan effectively to meet deadlines.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90150 | Music Learning, Teaching and Research |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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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Written assignment
| Week 4 | 25% |
Written essay
| End of semester | 50% |
A practical test (1000 words equivalent)
| End of semester | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising, one 2-hour seminar and workshop per week during the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising, one 2-hour seminar and workshop per week during the semester. Total time commitment 170 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
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading package will be available on the LMS prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Studio Specialisation (formal) Instrumental - 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