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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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 Principal Study 2

  • Unit Code

    MUS1513

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit continues to develop fundamental interpretive and technical skills on an instrument (or voice type) of the students choice. Technical skills are consolidated through the performance of repertoire from a variety of historical periods. The student continues to develop skills in performance and criticism. Individual performance skills will be studied with an emphasis on presentation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MUS1505

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate technical and interpretative ability on their instrument/voice type at technical level two.
  2. Evaluate musical performances.
  3. Perform a varied programme of solo works in a variety of styles.
  4. Perform in a solo setting.

Unit Content

  1. Level two solo repertoire.
  2. Performance criticism.
  3. Performing in front of an audience of the students peers.
  4. The repertoire and history of the students instrument/vocal type.

Additional Learning Experience Information

One-on-One Lessons, Performance Workshops, Individual Practice.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopInstrumental or vocal workshop assessment15%
ExaminationPrincipal study performance70%
PerformanceConcert practice performance15%

Text References

  • ^ Students are required to obtain sheet music, scale and study books, and other materials as detailed by the Principal Study teacher.
  • Gordon, S. (2006). Mastering the art of performance: A primer for musicians. NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Werner, K. (1996). Effortless mastery: Liberating the master musician within (book and CD set). New Albany, IN: Jamey Aebersold Jazz Inc.
  • Klickstein,. (2009). The musician's way: A guide to practice, performance and wellness. NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Parncutt, R., & McPherson, G. (2002). The science and psychology of music performance: Creative strategies for teaching and learning. NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Wehrli, B.M., & Wehrli, L.R. (2008). Piano practice and performance. CA: Wehrli Publications.
  • Bayles, D. (2001). Art and fear: Observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking. USA: Image Continuum Press.
  • Green, B., & Gallway W.T. (1986). The inner game of music. NY: Doubleday.

^ Mandatory reference

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.

MUS1513|2|1

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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 Principal Study 2

  • Unit Code

    MUS1513

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit continues to develop fundamental interpretive and technical skills on an instrument (or voice type) of the students choice. Technical skills are consolidated through the performance of repertoire from a variety of historical periods. The student continues to develop skills in performance and criticism. Individual performance skills will be studied with an emphasis on presentation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MUS1505

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate technical and interpretative ability on their instrument/voice type at technical level two.
  2. Evaluate musical performances.
  3. Perform a varied programme of solo works in a variety of styles.
  4. Perform in a solo setting.

Unit Content

  1. Level two solo repertoire.
  2. Performance criticism.
  3. Performing in front of an audience of the students peers.
  4. The repertoire and history of the students instrument/vocal type.

Additional Learning Experience Information

One-on-One Lessons, Performance Workshops, Individual Practice.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopInstrumental or vocal workshop assessment15%
ExaminationPrincipal study performance70%
PerformanceConcert practice performance15%

Text References

  • ^ Students are required to obtain sheet music, scale and study books, and other materials as detailed by the Principal Study teacher.
  • Gordon, S. (2006). Mastering the art of performance: A primer for musicians. NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Werner, K. (1996). Effortless mastery: Liberating the master musician within (book and CD set). New Albany, IN: Jamey Aebersold Jazz Inc.
  • Klickstein,. (2009). The musician's way: A guide to practice, performance and wellness. NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Parncutt, R., & McPherson, G. (2002). The science and psychology of music performance: Creative strategies for teaching and learning. NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Wehrli, B.M., & Wehrli, L.R. (2008). Piano practice and performance. CA: Wehrli Publications.
  • Bayles, D. (2001). Art and fear: Observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking. USA: Image Continuum Press.
  • Green, B., & Gallway W.T. (1986). The inner game of music. NY: Doubleday.

^ Mandatory reference

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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