Performing to Teach 1

Subject MUSI90147 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Semester 1 - One 1-hour lesson per week; regular 90-minute concert class; instrument class as arranged. Semester 2 - One 1-hour lesson per week; regular two hour concert class; instrument class as arranged.
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours including contact as above plus sustained practice time in consultation with the individual practical teacher.
Prerequisites:

This subject is only available to students enroled in the Master of Music (Performance Teaching).
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 course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Contact

Coordinator: i.holtham@unimelb.edu.au

Contact Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352) International +(61 3) 9035 5511
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and MCM Student Centre
E: mcm-ugrad@unimelb.edu.au , mcm-grad@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will develop a thorough technical background to cope with all stylistic demands of their instrument or voice and establish a repertoire covering all styles. Students will also develop a thorough understanding of the applied approaches to the pedagogy of their instrument or voice.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

  • conceive, design and implement a short practical program of representative technical exercises and works for their instrument;
  • demonstrate understanding and application of the main schools of instrumental pedagogy relevant to their specialisation;
  • perform the component works of a program with technical and musical capability; and
  • demonstrate a knowledge of the history of their instrument.
Assessment:

Vocal and instrumental students: a twenty-minute practical examination at the end of the semester of an approved program of technical work and pieces (100%).

Practical examination programs must be submitted to the coordinator for approval not later than week 7 of the semester.

Students are expected to keep a journal containing detailed information from lessons and instrument or vocal class.

100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.
Prescribed Texts:

None
Recommended 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 be able to:

  • demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
  • demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes;
  • demonstrate analytical skills in the context of performance; and
  • plan effectively to meet performance deadlines.
Related Course(s): Master of Music (Performance Teaching)

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