Materials & Structures 4

This subject is not offered in 2014.

As required to complete research commitment

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• Development of research skills and knowledge of research methodology;
• Discussion of issues relevant to students’ areas of research;
• Examination of historical and contemporary practices in composition, improvisation and performance, and
• Formal presentation of at least one research paper (there is a minimum of one hour per month supervision of the research paper).

On completion of this subject, students should have gained the ability to explore in depth areas of particular interest or relevance to a students' professional performance aspirations.

Continuous:
Preparation, participation, commitment including two reports on progress in the research project, one per semester (20%).

Formal:
A written research paper of between 8,000 and 10,000 words, on a topic to be approved by the Honours Committee; topic must be related to the student’s performance activities (80%).

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completing this subject students should have developed:

• The ability to analyse musical style and form;
• The ability to investigate and research musical issues;
• The ability to understand contemporary musical practice;
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.