Performance Studies

Subject 740-726 (2008)

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Credit Points: 37.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 individual instrumental or vocal lessons (of 45 minutes' duration), as arranged with the teacher, over 2 semesters of candidature. Attendance at the Performance Studies Seminar: 2 hours per week. Attendance at Instrumental or Vocal Class: 2 hours per week.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Subject Overview: Students will develop instrumental or vocal technique to a level appropriate to a fifth year of study and sophisticated awareness of the stylistic and interpretative characteristics of the repertory studied. Other classes assigned include Piano Class, Vocal Masterclass, Woodwind Workshop, Strings Class and Brass Class.
Assessment:

A 30-minute examination at the end of candidature of an approved program.

Program Approval Forms must be collected from the Degree Programs Office and must be submitted to the Deputy Degree Programs Manager for approval no later than April 30 for candidates to be examined in Semester 1 or August 31 for candidates to be examined in Semester 2.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of Music Studies by Coursework(Performance/Teaching)

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