Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Principal Practice Project

• Unit Code

  MUS4114

• Year

  2024

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Matt STYLES

Description

This unit is designed to aid students in the refinement of their craft as an independent creative artist at an advanced level, and to provide the opportunity for consolidation of prior learning. Students will develop and realise a significant musical project in their area of specialisation that reflects high professional standards in all its aspects. The principal practice specialisation should fall within one of four broad areas: classical performance, jazz performance, contemporary music, or composition/music technology. Supporting ancillary studies will also be undertaken relevant to the students needs and vocational interests, subject to the approval of staff.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MUS4111

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS5114

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. If specialising in Classical Performance:
2. Demonstrate a high level of technical competency.
3. Work independently to formulate interpretations of musical works, and improve instrumental or vocal techniques.
4. Interpret musical works from a wide variety of styles and idioms.
5. Demonstrate (through performance) a sound knowledge of historical performance practices.
6. Plan and prepare a professional recital.
7. Maintain high standards of performance throughout an extended performance.
8. If specialising in Jazz Performance:
9. Apply critical evaluation skills.
10. Implement professional rehearsal and preparation techniques for group performance.
11. Design and produce a recital of professional quality.
12. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of technique, improvisation, style, and repertoire, relevant to performing as a Jazz musician.
13. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate successfully with practitioners from other arts disciplines.
14. If specialising in Composition:
15. Complete a compositional project.
16. Generate a public performance of the composition project.
17. Demonstrate a high level of technical competence in a chosen compositional style.
18. If relevant to style, produce a score and parts (folio) ready for publishing.
19. Demonstrate a high level of technical competence in recording, mixing, mastering, and production skills.
20. Define relevant hardware and software applications.
21. Review creative works in a similar genre to the project.
22. If specialising in Contemporary Music:
23. Apply critical evaluation skills.
24. Implement professional rehearsal and preparation techniques for group performance.
25. Design and produce a recital or recorded musical output of professional quality.
26. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of technique, improvisation, song-composition, style, and repertoire, relevant to performing as a Contemporary musician.
27. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate successfully with practitioners from other arts disciplines.
28. If specialising in Classical Performance: Demonstrate a high level of technical competency. Work independently to formulate interpretations of musical works, and improve instrumental or vocal techniques. Interpret musical works from a wide variety of styles and idioms. Demonstrate (through performance) a sound knowledge of historical performance practices. Plan and prepare a professional recital. Maintain high standards of performance throughout an extended performance.

Unit Content

1. If specialising in Classical Performance:
2. Instrumental or vocal techniques.
3. Repertoire studies, musical interpretation.
4. Performance practices.
5. Performance presentation.
6. Supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
7. Researching and writing programme notes.
8. If specialising in Jazz Performance:
9. Planning a professional recital project.
10. Rehearsal preparation techniques.
11. Improvisation and compositional skills at a professional level.
12. Rehearsing and performing with performing artists from other disciplines.
13. Supporting ancillary studies.
14. If specialising in Composition:
15. Advanced composition techniques.
16. Instruction in research and writing programme notes.
17. Promotion of recital.
18. Australian contemporary music review and analysis of relevant works.
19. Techniques of recording, mixing, mastering, and music production.
20. Presentation techniques relevant to the project.
21. Supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
22. If specialising in Contemporary Music:
23. Planning a professional recital project.
24. Rehearsal preparation techniques.
25. Song-writing and improvisation skills at a professional level.
26. Professional production and recording techniques.
27. Rehearsing and performing with performing artists from other disciplines.
28. Supporting ancillary studies.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Individual tuition, public performances, projects. This may also 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 School Progression Panel.