MUSICOL 3100 - Music Research & Professional Practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

Music Research and Professional Practice is a capstone course for B.Mus/Musicology, B.Mus/Music Education-Pedagogy, and B.Arts/Music Studies students. The course develops knowledge and skills relating to researching music, its scholarly presentation and their application in professional life. Case studies with different theoretical and practical perspectives help the student to develop a further understanding of methodologies available to the researcher as well as broadening knowledge of music and its application to music-making and professional practice more generally. The seminar mode of learning enables students to explore key issues through problem-solving exercises and discussion. Students then have the opportunity to complete an agreed research project which may include spending a short time working with a private sector or industry partner depending upon availability.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSICOL 3100
Course	Music Research & Professional Practice
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 2 hours per week plus placement
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MUSICOL 2001, MUSICOL 2002
Incompatible	MUSICOL 3001
Assessment	Writing program notes 20%, Project proposal 15%, Seminar presentation 15%, Final project report 50%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kimi Coaldrake

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate critical interpretations of music scholarship as relevant to both the theoretical and practical aspects of music and music-making

2. Understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project and appropriately employ text, performance, composition or a combination of formats to document outcomes

3. Have confidence in the communication of research outcomes and employ appropriate professional standards when using written, oral, and electronic modes of delivery

4. Understand the key theoretical and practical issues in music and music research and apply these more broadly in professional life

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2,3,4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	2,3,4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Course Reader

Recommended Resources

Reading lists and web source links will be provided to students at the beginning of the semester.
Essay writing guides, music resources, referencing and the use of TURNITIN as an educational tool will be integrated into learning activities.

Online Learning

MyUni will be used to provide specialist seminar materials and assignments available during the semester. It will also be used for announcements and online submission of assessments.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The objectives and issues for the topic for each week’s learning activities are established so that preparation can be focused and areas of concern flagged. Problem solving is an integral part of the seminar activities. Students are also encouraged to ask questions in the seminars, with answers solicited from other members of the group rather than from the lecturer. The range of specialisations and background in the group is valued from the first seminar and different perspectives recognised as informing understanding of music and music-making which lies at the core of what the occurs in professional life.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD

1x2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week
24 hours per semester

5 hours research per week
60 hours per semester

5 hours assignment preparation per week
60 hours per semester

7 hours reading per week
84 hours per semester

7 hours placement (or equivalent) per week
84 hours per semester

TOTAL WORKLOAD:    312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

LECTURE TOPIC

1 Research methods

2 Research methods

3 Research methods

4 Research methods

5 Ethical practice and codes of conduct

6 Writing and Presentation Styles

7 Writing and Presentation Styles

8    Case Studies

9    Case Studies

10   Case Studies

11 Student presentations

12 Student presentations

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 Tasks

Assignment 1: Program Notes/Lesson Plan 20%
Students write program notes for a concert which involves practical applications of research skills and core writing skills that are relevant for all musicians.
Assignment 1 Learning Objectives: 1,4

Assignment 2: Project Proposal 15%
Students write a proposal for the project which becomes the basis of the final assessment. Students receive individual feedback and guidance on the project design and development early in the semester in order to assist implementation of the project objectives.
Assignment 2 Learning Objectives: 1,2,4

Assignment 3: Oral Presentation 15%
Students present to the seminar on the process and outcomes of the project. Feedback by peers and course coordinator at this stage also guides students towards the final delivery of the project report
Assignment 3 Learning Objectives: 1,2,3,4

Assignment 4: Final Project Report 50%
Final Project Report on the students selected project

Assignment 4 Learning Objectives: 1,2,3,4

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

No information currently available.

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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