Practical Music 3A

Unit code: ACO3011 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Kindred Studios
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.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Compose and produce musical works;
  2. Collaborate effectively within group contexts;
  3. Demonstrate appropriate reflection on academic and musical progress;
  4. Develop and demonstrate a program of technical musical work appropriate to instrument/voice; and
  5. Articulate appropriate musical nomenclature in relation to music production activities.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 20%
Technical Musicianship Practical Exam and Verbal Reflective Interview
Assessment type: Performance
|
Grade: 30%
Live or recorded performance of musical works
Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 30%
Musical transcription exercise
Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 20%
Charts for musical works

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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