MUSHONS 4004 - Honours Music Minor Project

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

This course is intended to provide students with the skills and understanding to produce an initial written or performed project relevant to their specialisation. This will involve a performed program of approximately 35 minutes duration or a written work of approximately 6,000 words or original performed composition of equivalent musical significance. Projects must demonstrate adequate facility in the handling of appropriate creative ideas bearing upon the specialisation concerned and deemed to be at Honours level. Preparatory work will be supervised individually or in small groups as approved by the Conservatorium and will involve the student in developing knowledge, skills and insights bearing upon the project to be completed. Effective research and the development of creative output are central to this project. To assist with the completion of this project study will include individual or small group (maximum 4 students) supervisions/lessons with specialist conservatorium staff.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSHONS 4004
Course	Honours Music Minor Project
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 1 hour per week plus forum and ensemble participation if relevant
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	Successful completion of the B.Mus or a demonstrated equivalent or other relevant undergraduate degree
Assumed Knowledge	Commensurate with a strong result in the completion of level 3 of the degree of B.Mus or demonstrated equivalent (as appropriate)
Restrictions	Available to Bachelor of Music (Honours) students only
Assessment	Performance specialisations: Recital (35 minute) 100%, Non-performance specialisations: Written paper (6000 words) or performed original composition of equivalent significance 100%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Amanda Grigg

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Exhibit facility in working within the genres and styles associated with the musical specialisation concerned.

2.  Demonstrate familiarity with the overarching structure of music and its role as an expressive art

3.  Display flexibility of musical thought and judgement within the musical specialisation concerned

4.  Show independence, initiative and a desire for continued self-improvement as a musician

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
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, 3
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	3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	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	4

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Individual or small-group(maximum 4) supervisions form the central teaching and learning mode. Students pursue their particular project using individual research and/or instrumental practise under the guidance of staff with knowledge in the specialist area being developed.

Workload

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

WORKLOAD (Performance specialisations)                                      TOTAL HOURS

1 hour per week for 12 weeks individual supervisions                     12 hours per semester

14 hours per week for 13 weeks practice                                        182 hours per semester

4 hours per week for 13 weeks research                                          52 hours per semester

5 hours per week for 13 weeks rehearsals and forums                      65 hours per semester

Total = 312 hours

WORKLOAD (Non-performance specialisations)

1 hour per week for 12 weeks individual/small group supervisions)  12 hours per semester

7 hours per week for 12 weeks reading                                        84 hours per semester

8 hours per week for 12 weeks writing                                         96 hours per semester

10 hours per week for 12 weeks research                                   120 hours per semester

Total = 312 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Learning activities centre around weekly individual/small group supervisions. These accommodate the learning styles of participants while encouraging a developmental curve in skills acquisition and knowledge based understandings. In performance specialisations ensemble rehearsals and performance forums underpin gains in stage presentation and musical projection.

Small Group Discovery Experience

All individual/small group supervisions (maximum 4) adhere to SGDE principles with performance and non-performance students actively engaged in content building and discovery.

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)
Performance specialisations
35 minute recital                         Summative Hurdle Requirement     100%                                  1, 2, 3, 4.

Non-performance specialisations

Written paper of 6000 words or       Summative Hurdle Requirement   100%                                    1,2, 3, 4
performed original composition of
equivalent significance

Assessment Related Requirements

Both the 35 minute recital and the written work are hurdle requirements.

100% attendance is required for all supervisions, forums and ensembles.

Assessment Detail

For students in the performance specialisations the Minor Recital forms a core component, providing a focus for their studies in research and performance skills leading to outcomes in their own realisation of musical works. For non-performance specialisations the written paper or performed original composition provide a similar focus for the development of research or composition skills and understanding.

Submission

Please refer to myuni for information regarding specialisation.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

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 .

Student Feedback

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