Principal Study 1.2

Subject 758-853 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 25.000
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: 12 x 1.5 hour lessons per semester
Total Time Commitment: 18 hours of individual instruction per semester plus a minimum of 24 hours per week rehearsal, study, reflection.
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:

Intensive individual lessons will focus on the further development of musicianship, awareness, imagination, creativity, skill, repertoire and current performance practice.

Assessment: Formal : A fully staged, public recital of 50 minutes duration which may comprise both solo and ensemble works (90%). Program notes (10%). Performer-Composers to present 50 minutes in Semester 1 and 50 minutes in Semester 2, combining Principal Study and Ensemble requirements. Each of these recitals must include at least 25% original works composed during semester.
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): Postgraduate Diploma in Music Performance (VCA)

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