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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform at an audition.
Evidence of the ability to: Prepare an audition program that meets the requirements of an auditioning body Perform proficiently for an audition on at least two occasions (either real or simulated) Listen effectively to adjust intonation and nuance in performance Apply interpretation and expression skills Communicate effectively with others involved in the audition
Required skills Communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to: Respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance Respond appropriately to directions during auditions Present confidently in an audition situation Self-management and planning skills sufficient to: Plan audition program and practice time Identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly Maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in an audition context Listening skills sufficient to: Monitor and adjust intonation as required Recognise intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation Use appropriate sound and tone production for instrument or voice Produce a controlled sound with variations in tone as required Apply acoustic principles to own playing Initiative and enterprise skills in the context of: Producing sounds in a range of ways appropriate to selected musical style and repertoire Responding appropriately to the unexpected in an audition situation Learning skills in the context of improving music performance skills and expression through practice Technical and problem-solving skills sufficient to: Use a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation Tune instrument to achieve intonation Play an extensive range of scales, rhythms or chord patterns in selected area of specialisation Produce planned sound consistently across a wide dynamic range Discriminate and adjust pitch to produce the required sound Required knowledge Acoustic principles relevant to selected instrument and area of specialisation Music vocabulary and terminology Instrument parts, applications, range, capabilities, care and maintenance Repertoire relevant to the selected instrument and area of specialisation Performance and audition protocols Issues and challenges that arise in the context of presenting a live audition program OHS principles relevant to particular performance contexts, such as: Legislation Policies and best practice Hearing protection Protection of body against overuse injury Safe lifting practices Performance anxiety
Assessment must ensure: Access to relevant instruments and equipment Opportunities for auditions in either a real or simulated situation Appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities for solo performances Use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform at an audition.
Evidence of the ability to: Prepare an audition program that meets the requirements of an auditioning body Perform proficiently for an audition on at least two occasions (either real or simulated) Listen effectively to adjust intonation and nuance in performance Apply interpretation and expression skills Communicate effectively with others involved in the audition
Required skills Communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to: Respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance Respond appropriately to directions during auditions Present confidently in an audition situation Self-management and planning skills sufficient to: Plan audition program and practice time Identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly Maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in an audition context Listening skills sufficient to: Monitor and adjust intonation as required Recognise intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation Use appropriate sound and tone production for instrument or voice Produce a controlled sound with variations in tone as required Apply acoustic principles to own playing Initiative and enterprise skills in the context of: Producing sounds in a range of ways appropriate to selected musical style and repertoire Responding appropriately to the unexpected in an audition situation Learning skills in the context of improving music performance skills and expression through practice Technical and problem-solving skills sufficient to: Use a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation Tune instrument to achieve intonation Play an extensive range of scales, rhythms or chord patterns in selected area of specialisation Produce planned sound consistently across a wide dynamic range Discriminate and adjust pitch to produce the required sound Required knowledge Acoustic principles relevant to selected instrument and area of specialisation Music vocabulary and terminology Instrument parts, applications, range, capabilities, care and maintenance Repertoire relevant to the selected instrument and area of specialisation Performance and audition protocols Issues and challenges that arise in the context of presenting a live audition program OHS principles relevant to particular performance contexts, such as: Legislation Policies and best practice Hearing protection Protection of body against overuse injury Safe lifting practices Performance anxiety
Assessment must ensure: Access to relevant instruments and equipment Opportunities for auditions in either a real or simulated situation Appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities for solo performances Use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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