Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Principal Practice Preparation

• Unit Code

  MUS4111

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Matthew John STYLES

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Description

This unit is designed to prepare musicians for the execution of their principal practice specialisation at a professional level, with the view of developing skills necessary to work independently as a creative artist. The principal practice specialisation should fall within one of four broad areas: classical performance, jazz, contemporary music, or composition/music technology. Students will develop and realise a musical project in their area of specialisation that, while being of modest length, reflects high professional standards in all aspects of their craft. Supporting ancillary studies will also be undertaken relevant to the student's needs and vocational interests, subject to the approval of staff.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply critical self-assessment skills.
2. Devise new interpretations of standard repertoire, projects, arrangements and original compositions.
3. If specialising in Composition:
4. Produce a draft a major compositional work.
5. Demonstrate technical competence in their chosen compositional style.
6. Test composition ideas in a practical setting.
7. Create scores and parts where appropriate.
8. Demonstrate mastery of electronic applications in music composition.
9. Identify contractual and copyright obligations.
10. If specialising in Contemporary Music:
11. Demonstrate instrumental and/or vocal technique in a contemporary solo or ensemble performance environment.
12. Construct effective improvised solos on complex contemporary idiom.
13. Compose new works for the solo artist and contemporary ensemble.
14. Demonstrate technical competency.
15. Devise new interpretations of standard repertoire, projects, arrangements and original compositions.
16. Demonstrate mastery of contemporary production and recording techniques.
17. Interpret a wide variety of styles and idioms.
18. Apply historical performance practices.
19. If specialising in Jazz Performance:
20. If specialising in Classical Performance:
21. Demonstrate instrumental technique in a recital performance environment.
22. Construct effective improvised solos on complex Jazz forms and original repertoire.
23. Memorise and interpret the recital repertoire.
24. Perform with advanced instrumental skill in a small ensemble and solo setting.
25. Compose new works for the solo artist and the Jazz ensemble.

Unit Content

1. If specialising in Classical Performance: Instrumental or vocal techniques, repertoire studies, musical interpretation, performance practices, performance presentation, supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests and independent learning practices.
2. If specialising in Jazz Performance: Recital programming techniques, recital repertoire, advanced Improvisation and interaction methods, interpretive and aesthetic techniques appropriate to the Jazz genre and the recital programme, development of a unique musical identity, application of performance presentation techniques and supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
3. If specialising in Composition: Composition techniques, Creative techniques, analysis of creative works, use of electronic technology for music creation and documentation, planning a concert, presentation, or music production project and supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet the needs and interests.
4. If specialising in Contemporary Music: Advanced techniques in contemporary performance and interpretation, improvisation, recording, production, song-writing, development of a unique musical identity, and supporting ancillary studies as determined by consultation and approval of staff to meet student needs and interests.
5. If specialising in Music Technology:

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Individual tuition, public performances, projects. May include workshops, lectures, ensembles or individual projects.

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.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

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