Practical Music 2A

Unit code: ACO2011 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit develops technical, interpretive and self-evaluation skills in music practice. Students are assisted in evaluating their technical, interpretative and improvisation skills. Students are instructed in a range of underpinning theoretical knowledge in general musicianship. Students are assisted in investigating and understanding musicological concepts relating to musical repertoire and performance. Students are guided in setting goals, strategies, exercises and practice routines. The primary focus of the unit is the creation and preparation of a program of musical works to present intermediate technical, improvisational and interpretive challenges.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Plan and produce a program of musical works;
  2. Devise and maintain a written practice journal;
  3. Exhibit intermediate theoretical, interpretative skills and overall musicianship; and
  4. Articulate relevant musicological concepts in relation to music production activities.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 25%
Production of a musical notation score/chart
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 25%
Critical self-reflection on learning and progress
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 25%
Applied technical and transcription skills
Assessment type: Performance
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Grade: 25%
Solo musical performance

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Music
ABMC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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