MUSPERF 7027 - Professional Project V

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This course allows candidates to select an activity that complements their major study. It comprises activities that enhance specialist knowledge of music performance, an understanding of ethical practices and contribute to professional growth to an advanced level to assist with entry into the profession. An internship, lecture demonstration, an extended work such as a concerto, a mock orchestral audition, orchestral activities may be negotiated as part of the assessment for the course. Language study for singers may be provided and keyboard musicianship may be provided for pianists.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MUSPERF 7027
    Course Professional Project V
    Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 6 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites Audition
    Incompatible PERF 7021
    Assumed Knowledge Advanced specialist skills to read music and play an instrument
    Restrictions Available to MMus(PerfSt) students only
    Assessment Ensemble participation, other performance related activity, research project 80%, Development of a professional portfolio. Written assignment directly related to the activity 20%. Both assessments to be negotiated with coordinator
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini

    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
    5 Show an understanding of the professional musical world, its musical standards and the context in which the specialisation concerned operates
    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 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.

    5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    .

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    .

    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 Resources
    Required Resources
    As appropriate for the Professional Project activity. Discuss with coordinator.
    All music for ensembles will be provided.
    Recommended Resources
    Regular listening to a variety of performances is recommended. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue). There is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading). The link to the Naxos catalogue is In the Music Resources Guide:
    http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music - you will find links to both Naxos and Naxos Jazz under “Quick Links” on the left side of the page.

    The Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
    http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music

    Music Online: Access to online music from library’s other Music Database (Music Online – incorporating Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, American Song, Contemporary World Music and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries) is now integrated in Library Search – just type the work you require into the general Library Search box and narrow down appropriately.

    Suggested reading:

    Reference Books
    In Pursuit of Excellence Terry Orlick (HKP)
    The Inner Game of Music Barry Green
    Mistakes Worth Making Susan Halden-Brown (HKP)
    The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein [OUP 1976]
    This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin [Atlantic Books 2007]
    Online Learning
    http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/libraries/eml/Oxford Music Online is a portal that enables searching in Grove Music Online and other Oxford reference content in the one location. Students can access Oxford Music Online which houses Grove music online through the link on the Elder Music Library website at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/libraries/eml/internet_resources/

    Grove music online [electronic resource] can also be located as a title search through the library catalogue. Course documents, including the Course Outline and assignments will be available on MyUni
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at the negotiated activity.

    Lessons should not be scheduled at times that conflict with any other required classes.

    PGCW students may need to be available outside the formally designated teaching weeks in order to accommodate the full quota of scheduled rehearsals or other activities.
    Workload

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

    Depending on the activity the workload will be provided by the staff member responsible for each ensemble or class.
    For ensembles the actual contact hours and workload will vary depending on the ensemble/activity within which each students is placed.
    Learning Activities Summary
    A professional placement, lecture demonstration, detailed score analysis or professional grant or professional placement application may be undertaken as part of the course.
    Specific Course Requirements
    Discuss the professional Project details with Coordinator
    Attendance at all scheduled activities is 100%
  • 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
    The Professional Project comprises activities such as an internship, lecture demonstration, an extended work such as a concerto, a mock orchestral audition, orchestral activities. These may be negotiated as part of the assessment for the course. Language study for singers may be provided and keyboard musicianship may be provided for pianists.

    Assessment Task 1
    Ensemble participation, other performance related activity, research project or negotiated assessment 80%
    Course Learning Objectives 1,2,3,4, 5.
    Formative and summative
     
    Assessment Task 1 (80%) must be passed in order to pass MUSPERF 7027

    Assessment Task 2
    Written journal 20%
    Formative and summative
    Course Learning Objectives 1,2,3,4,5

    Check MyUni for asubmission dates and additional information
    Assessment Detail
    A professional placement, lecture demonstration, detailed score analysis or professional grant or professional placement application may be negotiated as part of the assessment for the course.

    By negotation with the Course Coordinator.

    These assessments align with Course Learning Objectives 1,2,3,4 and 5.
    Submission
    Submission in the first week of the examination period for this semester. Discuss with PGCW coordinator
    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 Access Adelaide.

  • 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.

    Previous feedback is not available
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