Professional Project (Performance)

Subject MUSI40066 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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, Parkville - 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 1, Southbank - 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, Southbank - 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: 60 hours (7.5 days) of work placement, 1 day department-organised pre-placement career workshop, fortnightly individual consultations with the subject coordinator
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: None
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

Prof Gary Mcpherson

Contact

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 136 352
Fax: +61 3 8344 5258
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: Students will gain professional experience relevant to the range of work environments relating to Music Performance 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 member in a professional music work environment
  • articulate relevant career pathways relating to performance and their progression requirements
  • enhance and understanding of the world of music performance as it relates to a professional environment
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 (30%); academic supervisor's report (10%); external supervisor’s report (10%)
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 relative to the professional world of performance
  • the ability to manage their own careers
  • the capacity to apply existing skills and knowledge to unfamiliar environments and tasks
  • greater awareness of aspects of the music profession
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Performance

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