School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Classical Ensemble 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1501
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Timothy John WHITE

Description

In this unit, students develop fundamental instrumental and/or vocal skills through ensemble rehearsals and performances. They participate in one or more ensembles, which may include chamber music groups, choirs, symphony orchestras, music theatre orchestras, operas, new music groups, and other instrumental ensembles. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of fundamental skills in musicianship, including sight-reading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, and stylistic understanding. Furthermore, students establish skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation, professional etiquette, and the ability to respond to directions.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply musical skills to a range of rehearsal and performance projects.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
  3. Demonstrate fundamental skills in musicianship.
  4. Develop fundamental skills in ensemble playing and teamwork.
  5. Perform effectively in an instrumental and/or vocal ensemble setting.

Unit Content

  1. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
  2. Musical exercises and activities designed to build fundamental skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
  3. Repertoire selected by the unit coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Rehearsals, Performances, Workshops.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
PerformanceSatisfactory participation in ensemble rehearsals and performances

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Classical Ensemble 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1501
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Timothy John WHITE

Description

In this unit, students develop fundamental instrumental and/or vocal skills through ensemble rehearsals and performances. They participate in one or more ensembles, which may include chamber music groups, choirs, symphony orchestras, music theatre orchestras, operas, new music groups, and other instrumental ensembles. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of fundamental skills in musicianship, including sight-reading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, and stylistic understanding. Furthermore, students establish skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation, professional etiquette, and the ability to respond to directions.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply musical skills to a range of rehearsal and performance projects.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
  3. Demonstrate fundamental skills in musicianship.
  4. Develop fundamental skills in ensemble playing and teamwork.
  5. Perform effectively in an instrumental and/or vocal ensemble setting.

Unit Content

  1. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
  2. Musical exercises and activities designed to build fundamental skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
  3. Repertoire selected by the unit coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Rehearsals, Performances, Workshops.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
PerformanceSatisfactory participation in ensemble rehearsals and performances

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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