Instrumental Pedagogy (MUSI90194)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will examine the teaching of instrumental and vocal music from a number of perspectives. Areas of study and discussion will include the shared interests and experience of teachers within the group.
The subject will also draw upon literature relating to a variety of pedagogical traditions, schools and techniques for comparative analysis and discussion.
Important works of relevant repertoire will be used as a focus for intensive study. Students will have the opportunity to pursue their own interests and areas of specialisation in particular areas of pedagogy.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop an overview of pedagogical approaches and techniques for performance teaching combined with an ability to evaluate their respective merits;
- Design a sequenced teaching program that addresses important areas of technique and interpretation;
- Understand a broad range of teaching approaches that can be used across a wide spectrum of levels and abilities;
- Demonstrate an enhanced capacity to undertake critical and independent research and to present findings and ideas in a scholarly fashion.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Class presentation/demonstration
| Mid semester | 30% |
Reflective diary and contribution to seminar discussion and workshops, due at end of semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
A folio of work that addresses the principles of instrumental/vocal pedagogy in specific areas chosen by the student
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Studio
Last updated: 4 March 2025