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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
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
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- 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
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- 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 capacity to subject concepts and action to an applied context.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Stephen Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music
Last updated: 31 January 2024