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Optimal Performance Under Pressure (MUSI90223)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Don Immel: don.immel@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject focuses on the factors that facilitate optimal performance of individuals in orchestral auditions and stressful performance situations.
Underpinned by theoretical frameworks, research findings and using real-world examples, this subject will engage students in practical strategies commonly used to achieve optimal performance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- describe the mental and emotional strategies necessary for consistent skill execution and positive performance experiences;
- apply strategies to optimise ability to perform in a variety of contexts such as auditions, recordings and concert settings;
- critically evaluate the effectiveness of psychological strategies for own performance.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- communicate effectively in oral and written language, and in musical performance;
- promote and maintain the wellbeing of self and others;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90244 | Musician's Health | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Self-assessment of psychological performance skills
| Mid teaching period | 10% |
Self-reflective performance journal
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
15-minute presentation including a short performance element
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Literature review and self-reflection
| During the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Don Immel Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 144 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Don Immel: don.immel@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) - 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: 31 January 2024