Conducting

Subject 740-480 (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

On campus

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

740-342 Orchestration or equivalent or permission of the coordinator.

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.

 CoordinatorProf John Hopkins 

Subject Overview:	The subject introduces basic conducting skills including baton technique, rehearsal methods, score reading (all clefs) and preparation, basic instrumental and vocal ensemble problems. Students will learn the fundamentals of the technical aspects of conducting through active participation, directing small ensembles in a class situation.
Objectives:	On completion of this subject students should be able to: rehearse and conduct an instrumental ensemble with confidence and conviction understand the requirements for further development as a conductor understand the principles to be followed in solving more complex conducting challenges understand and appreciate some of the leadership skills needed by a conductor.
Assessment:	Progressive assessment in 3 short practical tests (20% each) in class, starting in weeks 7, 9 and 11, covering works studies; attendance and active participation (40%)
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students should have enhanced: the understanding of the essential concepts of style and interpretation the ability to apply and extend this knowledge the ability to communicate this knowledge through the practice of conducting
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching Graduate Certificate in Music (Practical Music) Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition) Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) Postgraduate Certificate in Music (Practical Music) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Composition) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Early Music) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Performance)

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