Career Preparation in Music 1

Subject 740-426 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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

On campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 60 hours (7.5 days) of work placement, 1 day career preparation workshop, plus fortnightly individual consultations with the coordinator
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:

Year 2 BMus. A quota may apply.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: 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 will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Ms Nicole Maree Scott
Subject Overview:

Students will gain professional experience through a supervised work-placement program with an approved music organisation.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • participate effectively as a team-member in a professional music work environment
  • articulate relevant career pathways and their progression requirements
  • identify external and internal factors influencing an organisation's market success.
Assessment:

A report of 2000 words, due at the end of semester (50%); a work placement diary/portfolio of 1500 words, due at the end of semester (20%); supervisor's report (30%).

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students will develop:

  • initiative, interpersonal and resource management skills
  • self-management ability
  • capacity to apply existing skills and knowledge to unfamiliar environments and tasks
  • greater professional awareness
  • broad understanding of market relationships.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music

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