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Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1 (MUSI90155)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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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In this subject, students will learn (a) posture, basic playing, maintenance and tuning techniques on one new instrument from the string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section families and (b) the fundamentals of group teaching techniques in string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section.
In this subject, where possible, the student should learn a new instrument from 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;
- better understand the similarities and differences between the various instruments within their 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 deadlines.
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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Performance
| Mid semester | 20% |
Composition for six to eight instruments, of the family under study
| Week 10 | 20% |
Resource folio
| End of semester | 30% |
Performance
| During the examination period | 30% |
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 Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one group instrument lesson/workshop of 1-hour per week during the semester. Total time commitment 68 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 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one group instrument lesson/workshop of 1-hour per week during the semester. Total time commitment 68 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 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
68 hours including individual preparation time.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90152 Second Instrument / Vocal Study 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Subject notes
- 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