MUSHONS 4005 - Honours Music Major Project
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSHONS 4005 Course Honours Music Major Project Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 12 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 BMus or equivalent/related undergraduate degree Assumed Knowledge Commensurate with a strong result in the completion of Level III of the degree of B.Mus or demonstrated equivalent (as appropriate) Restrictions Available to students admitted to relevant Honours program Assessment Performance specialisations: Recital (50 minute) 75%, Exegesis (3000 words) 25%, Non-performance specialisations: Written paper (12,000 words) OR original musical compositions(s) 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 .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the elements comprising the musical specialisation concerned
2. Exhibit a high level of musical self-awareness and critical judgement
3. Show well-developed understanding of the professional musical world, its musical standards and the context in which the specialisation concerned operates
4. Display reliability and flexibility in responding to a wide variety of musical challengesUniversity 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3, 4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3, 4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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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 practice to advance and finesse their goals. Individual/small group discussion encourages testing and sharing of musical theory and practice as students move towards a summative assessment in the form of a recital and exegesis, or written paper. Staff concerned have skills and knowledge in the specialist area being developed and are able to assist in the location and use of appropriate materials and scholarly and/or performance conventions and standards.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
28 hours per week for 13 weeks practice 364 hours per semester
9 hours per week for 13 weeks research 117 hours per semester
10 hours per week for 13 weeks rehearsals and forums 130 hours per semester
Total = 624 hours per semester
WORKLOAD (Non-performance specialisations)
1 hour per week for 12 weeks individual/small group supervisions 12 hours per semester
14 hours per week for 12 weeks reading 168 hours per semester
16 hours per week for 12 weeks writing 192 hours per semester
21 hours per week for 12 weeks research 252 hours per semester
Total = 624 hours per semesterLearning 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 while seminars assist with research for an Exegesis.Specific Course Requirements
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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)
Performance specialisations
50 minute recital Summative Hurdle Requirement 75% 1, 2, 3, 4.
3000 word Exegesis Summative 25% 1, 2, 3, 4.
ASSESSMENT TASK
Non-performance specialisations
Written paper of 12,000 words or
original musical composition(s) of
equivalent significance. Summative Hurdle Requirement 100% 1, 2, 3, 4.
Assessment Related Requirements
Both the 50 minute recital and the written paper are hurdle requirements.
100% attendance is required for all supervisions, forums and ensembles.Assessment Detail
For students in the performance specialisations the Major Recital (75%) 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. The Exegesis (25%) encourages complementary perspectives on the Major Recital works and carries the added requirement to observe normal scholarly conventions of research writing. For non-performance specialisations the written paper or original score(s) (100%) provide a similar focus for the development of research or composition skills and understanding.Submission
Please refer to myuni for information regarding each 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 .
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Student Feedback
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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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