MUSHONS 4004 - Honours Music Minor Project

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

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 25 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.

  • General Course Information
    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 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 (25 minutes) 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 Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    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)

    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, 2

    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.

    1, 2, 3

    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

    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.

    4

    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.

    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.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    ASSESSMENT TASK                  TASK TYPE                            WEIGHTING             COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
    Performance specialisations  
    25 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 25 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)
    GradeGrade reflects following criteria for allocation of gradeReported 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 Access Adelaide.

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