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
Principal Practice ProjectUnit Code
MUS5114Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
20Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
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 offive broad areas: classical performance, jazz performance, composition, screen composition, or 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 MUS4114
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- 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; and, maintain high standards of performance throughout an extended performance. If specialising in Jazz Performance: Apply critical evaluation skills, implement professional rehearsal and preparation techniques for group performance; design and produce a recital of professional quality; demonstrate advanced knowledge of technique, improvisation, style, and repertoire, relevant to performing as a Jazz musician; and, demonstrate the ability to collaborate successfully with practitioners from other arts disciplines.
- If specialising in Composition: Complete a compositional project, generate a public performance of the composition project; demonstrate a high level of technical competence in a chosen compositional style; produce a score and parts (folio) ready for publishing; and, outline Australian contemporary compositional practices.
- If specialising in Music Technology: Generate a project in music production, software development, sound installation, electronic music composition, or live electronic music performance, demonstrate a high level of technical competence in recording, mixing, mastering, and production skills; define relevant hardware and software applications; and, review creative works in a similar genre to the project.
- If you are specialising in Screen Composition: Complete, record and deliver a major compositional project for screen, outline Australian contemporary compositional practices, demonstrate a high level of technical competence in their chosen compositional style; identify a range of contemporary screen composition practices; and, collaborate effectively with a team.
Unit Content
- 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 researching and writing programme notes.
- If specialising in Composition: Advanced composition techniques, instruction in researching and writing programme notes, preparation for a recital, rehearsing musicians and ensembles, promotion of recital, Australian contemporary music review and analysis of relevant works and supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
- If specialising in Jazz Performance: Planning a professional recital project, rehearsal preparation techniques, improvisation and compositional skills at a professional level, rehearsing and performing with performing artists from other disciplines and supporting ancillary studies.
- If specialising in Music Technology: The application of creativity to music technology, techniques of recording, mixing, mastering, and music production, researching and writing programme notes, presentation techniques relevant to the project and Supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
- If specialising in Screen Composition: Composition techniques for screen, working as part of a collaborative team, Australian screen music overview, organising recording, mixing, mastering and synchronisation of composition to a screen project, supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff and to meet student needs and interests.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Individual tuition, public performances, projects. May include workshops, lectures, ensemble 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.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Project | Project | 80% |
| Creative Work | Workshop | 20% |
Text References
- Baker, D. (1976). Jazz improvisation. U.S.A: Music Workshop Publications.
- Crook, H. (1991). How to improvise. Germany: Advance Music.
- Haerle, D. (1980). The Jazz language. U.S.A: Studio P.R.
- Treitler, L. & Strunk, O. (1998). Source readings in music history. NY: WW Norton & Co.
- Barzun, J. (2001). From dawn to decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, 1500 to the Present. Harper Perennial.
- Burkholder, P., Palisca, C. V., & Donald J. Grout (2006). A history of western music. (7th ed.). NY: WW Norton & Co.
- Lawson, C., & Stowell, R. (1999). The historical performance of music: An introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Liebman, D. (1991). A chromatic approach to Jazz harmony and melody. Germany: Advance Music.
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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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
Principal Practice ProjectUnit Code
MUS5114Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
20Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
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 offive broad areas: classical performance, jazz performance, composition, screen composition, or 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 MUS4114
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- 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; and, maintain high standards of performance throughout an extended performance. If specialising in Jazz Performance: Apply critical evaluation skills, implement professional rehearsal and preparation techniques for group performance; design and produce a recital of professional quality; demonstrate advanced knowledge of technique, improvisation, style, and repertoire, relevant to performing as a Jazz musician; and, demonstrate the ability to collaborate successfully with practitioners from other arts disciplines.
- If specialising in Composition: Complete a compositional project, generate a public performance of the composition project; demonstrate a high level of technical competence in a chosen compositional style; produce a score and parts (folio) ready for publishing; and, outline Australian contemporary compositional practices.
- If specialising in Music Technology: Generate a project in music production, software development, sound installation, electronic music composition, or live electronic music performance, demonstrate a high level of technical competence in recording, mixing, mastering, and production skills; define relevant hardware and software applications; and, review creative works in a similar genre to the project.
- If you are specialising in Screen Composition: Complete, record and deliver a major compositional project for screen, outline Australian contemporary compositional practices, demonstrate a high level of technical competence in their chosen compositional style; identify a range of contemporary screen composition practices; and, collaborate effectively with a team.
Unit Content
- 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 researching and writing programme notes.
- If specialising in Composition: Advanced composition techniques, instruction in researching and writing programme notes, preparation for a recital, rehearsing musicians and ensembles, promotion of recital, Australian contemporary music review and analysis of relevant works and supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
- If specialising in Jazz Performance: Planning a professional recital project, rehearsal preparation techniques, improvisation and compositional skills at a professional level, rehearsing and performing with performing artists from other disciplines and supporting ancillary studies.
- If specialising in Music Technology: The application of creativity to music technology, techniques of recording, mixing, mastering, and music production, researching and writing programme notes, presentation techniques relevant to the project and Supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff, to meet student needs and interests.
- If specialising in Screen Composition: Composition techniques for screen, working as part of a collaborative team, Australian screen music overview, organising recording, mixing, mastering and synchronisation of composition to a screen project, supporting ancillary studies, as determined by consultation and approval of staff and to meet student needs and interests.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Individual tuition, public performances, projects. May include workshops, lectures, ensemble 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.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Project | Project | 80% |
| Creative Work | Workshop | 20% |
Text References
- Baker, D. (1976). Jazz improvisation. U.S.A: Music Workshop Publications.
- Crook, H. (1991). How to improvise. Germany: Advance Music.
- Haerle, D. (1980). The Jazz language. U.S.A: Studio P.R.
- Treitler, L. & Strunk, O. (1998). Source readings in music history. NY: WW Norton & Co.
- Barzun, J. (2001). From dawn to decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, 1500 to the Present. Harper Perennial.
- Burkholder, P., Palisca, C. V., & Donald J. Grout (2006). A history of western music. (7th ed.). NY: WW Norton & Co.
- Lawson, C., & Stowell, R. (1999). The historical performance of music: An introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Liebman, D. (1991). A chromatic approach to Jazz harmony and melody. Germany: Advance Music.
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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