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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Extra Ensembles 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS4533
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Genevieve Claire WILKINS

Description

Performing in Classical Ensembles is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of classical music study at WAAPA, and is a vital part of each students learning path. WAAPA offers an exciting range of classical ensembles, and all students are assigned to one or more ensemble activities by their Area Co-ordinator. Students will also be assigned to one or more Project Week activities by their Area Co-ordinator. This unit is designed for students who participate in one or more extra ensembles in addition to their primary Classical Ensemble. In this unit, students further develop advanced 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 development of high-level competence in musicianship, as well as an understanding of historical performance practices and keys to successful musical interpretation. Students advance their skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation and professional etiquette, develop their capacity for self-evaluation, and build an understanding of rehearsal processes and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply advanced musical skills to a range of rehearsal and performance projects.
  2. Demonstrate a mature understanding of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
  3. Demonstrate advanced skills in ensemble playing, sightreading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm & stylistic understanding.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of rehearsal processes and strategies.
  5. Make critical self-evaluations of their own performances and implement appropriate changes for improvement.
  6. Perform effectively in an instrumental and/or vocal ensemble setting.
  7. Respond intelligently to direction.

Unit Content

  1. Advanced skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
  2. Critical reflection and self-evaluation.
  3. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
  4. Historical performance practices.
  5. Keys to successful musical interpretation.
  6. Repertoire selected by the Unit Coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.

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

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.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Participation ^Satisfactory participation in ensemble rehearsals
Performance ^Satisfactory participation in ensemble performances

^ Mandatory to Pass


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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Extra Ensembles 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS4533
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Genevieve Claire WILKINS

Description

Performing in Classical Ensembles is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of classical music study at WAAPA, and is a vital part of each students learning path. WAAPA offers an exciting range of classical ensembles, and all students are assigned to one or more ensemble activities by their Area Co-ordinator. Students will also be assigned to one or more Project Week activities by their Area Co-ordinator. This unit is designed for students who participate in one or more extra ensembles in addition to their primary Classical Ensemble. In this unit, students further develop advanced 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 development of high-level competence in musicianship, as well as an understanding of historical performance practices and keys to successful musical interpretation. Students advance their skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation and professional etiquette, develop their capacity for self-evaluation, and build an understanding of rehearsal processes and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply advanced musical skills to a range of rehearsal and performance projects.
  2. Demonstrate a mature understanding of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
  3. Demonstrate advanced skills in ensemble playing, sightreading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm & stylistic understanding.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of rehearsal processes and strategies.
  5. Make critical self-evaluations of their own performances and implement appropriate changes for improvement.
  6. Perform effectively in an instrumental and/or vocal ensemble setting.
  7. Respond intelligently to direction.

Unit Content

  1. Advanced skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
  2. Critical reflection and self-evaluation.
  3. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
  4. Historical performance practices.
  5. Keys to successful musical interpretation.
  6. Repertoire selected by the Unit Coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.

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

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.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Participation ^Satisfactory participation in ensemble rehearsals
Performance ^Satisfactory participation in ensemble performances

^ Mandatory to Pass


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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