Advanced Performance Seminar 1.1

Subject 758-858 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 12 x 1.5 hour seminars per semester
Total Time Commitment: 18 hours in seminars plus a minimum of 6 hours per week study, reflection, preparation.
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.

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Subject Overview:

This subject provides students with a forum in which to present performances of works-in-progress. Matters of direct relevance to the performance experience such as memorisation, the nature of the learning process, deliberate practice, performance anxiety, and awareness will be explored through discussion, reflection, practical demonstration, reading, listening and writing. The subject recognises research as a key element in musical and self understanding.

Assessment: Continuous: Participation and commitment as demonstrated through performances, written work (program notes), and contribution to in-class discussions (60%). Formal: One 35-40 minute lecture-recital to be presented in the second half of the semester to the class and any guests invited by the student (40%). Requirements specific to each strand are described in the Postgraduate Diploma in Music Performance Course Guide.
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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