Graduating Season

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

160 hours. Students are expected to undertake self-directed, individual practice of 20 hours.

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

Graduating Season combines a rehearsal period leading to a public performance season. An invited industry director, who will ensure that the skills of all students are maximized, will head the project. Content for this showcase will be chosen according to the individual qualities of the student cohort. Targeted industry guests will be invited to performances and the opportunity to meet individually with these people will be given to every graduating student.

Continuous: Assessment is based upon class participation and interaction and commitment as demonstrated by a regular updated journal of activities (c. 1,800 words) embracing all areas studied, level of preparation, and the degree to which stated outcomes have been achieved. (40%)

Formal: Presentation and performance during public performance season. (60%)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of the Bachelor of Music Theatre students should be able to:

• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician;

• demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments;

• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century;

• critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;

• work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments;

• understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture; and,

• demonstrate the ability to lead and take initiative in the learning process.