MUSCLASS 1080 - Classical Vocal Performance Advanced 1A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSCLASS 1080 Course Classical Vocal Performance Advanced 1A Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Audition Corequisites MUSCLASS 1100A Incompatible MUSCLASS 1051, MUSCLASS 1090A Restrictions BMus (Classical Performance) students only. Available BY PERMISSION ONLY Assessment Week 6 assessment in 1:1 lesson 10%, Teacher assessment 10%, Professional portfolio 10%, 25 minute technical/performance examination 60%, demonstration of Italian language requirements 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Display advanced musical performance skills that display accuracy, fluency, technical skills and a mature expressive sense along with a strong conceptual and interpretative understanding of the chosen and prescribed works.
Develop effective practising strategies which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving including the use of contemporary technologies.
Develop critical understanding of own and others’ musical performances in relation to the standards required for professional endeavour.
Understand the grammatical structure of language; the general principles of Diction; use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Understand Italian diction for singing, use correct pronunciation and translate Italian into English with the use of a dictionary.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 3, 4, 5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2, 3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Scores of repertoire Technical workbooks as required by voice teacher (Elder Music Library houses an excellent collection of scores available for loan to students).
Engagement of the services of a professional accompanist for lessons as needed, performance examinations and other performances.
A good quality recording device to record lessons, practice and performances on a regular basis.
Bantam New College Italian/English Dictionary (Bantam New College Dictionary Series) [Paperback] Robert C. Melzi (Author)
Talk Italian Grammar (Talk) (Paperback)(Italian / English) By (author) Alwena Lamping
Suverkrop, B: IPA Source; Internet Resource
Recommended Resources
Adams, David, “A Handbook of Diction for Singers”,OUP.
Online Learning
Regular listening to performances of works being studied. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription.
Relevant information and materials will be placed on MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Individual tuition lies at the core of developing advanced performing skills. The instrumental/vocal teacher monitors each student’s progress, diagnoses technical problems and suggests strategies for independent practice.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD
TOTAL HOURS
1 x 2 hours per week Italian performance class
24 hours per semester
1 x 1 hour per week Italian language class
12 hours per semester
1 x 1 hour per week 1:1 vocal lesson
14 hours per semester
Individual practice, up to 9 hours per week
106 hours per semester
Total: = 156 hours per semester
Learning Activities Summary
Students are expected to be punctual and prepared for each 1:1 lesson. The expectation is for students to develop private structured learning skills to enable them to undertake preparation and practice of all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their vocal teacher. Students are expected to research the background of the composer and pieces being studied.
Journal – Voice students are expected to complete practice journal entries on a weekly basis, to be submitted to their vocal teacher at lessons.
Specific Course Requirements
- Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at one to one lessons. Penalties apply if attendance requirement is not met.
- At each lesson, both the staff member and the student must sign the roll sheet, indicating the date and length of the lesson.
- Bachelor of Music students may need to be available outside the formally designated teaching weeks in order to accommodate the full quota of lessons.
- Students are expected to research the background of the composer and pieces being studied.
- Students may need to regularly book practice facilities in order to meet the requirements of this course.
- Depending on practical specialisation, some students will need to engage the services of a professional accompanist for lessons, performances and examinations.
Small Group Discovery Experience
The schedule of 1:1 individual lessons enables technical and musical issues to be explored, and short-term and long-term goals to be designed in order to target individual needs. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK
TASK TYPE
WEIGHTING
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Week 6 assessment in 1:1 lesson
Summative
10%
1, 2, 3
Teacher assessment
Formative and Summative
10%
1, 2, 3
Professional portfolio
Summative
10%
3
25 minute technical/performance examination (or equivalent)
Summative
60%
1, 2
Demonstration of Italian language requirements
Summative
10%
4, 5
Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at one to one lessons.
Assessment Detail
See Assessment Summary above.Submission
Professional portfolio to be submitted to Head of Performance at the beginning of Week 10. Performance examinations will be scheduled by the Conservatorium Office and will take place during the Examination period.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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