Advanced Orchestration

Subject MUSI30082 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points:	6.25
Level:	3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2016.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: 12 hours per semester Total Time Commitment: 12 hours contact & 12 hours study per semester
Prerequisites:	Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: MUSI30060 Orchestration Not offered in 2016 6.25
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

 Contact
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	This subject studies arranging through an examination of relevant scores and the writing of short orignial extracts. Students will be given specific models to begin with, followed by more experimental writing. Trial and error will be a fundamental component of this subject.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon completion of this subject students should be able to: • Identify key aspects of the craft of arranging; • Identify key issues impacting upon the transfer of a work from solo to ensemble; • Develop and apply appropriate score realisation skills; • Make effective decisions and solve problems arising from the scoring and performance of an original arrangement.
Assessment:	Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance. Formal: One performance or recording (50%).
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:	Upon completion of this subject 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 • Be prepared to undertake postgraduate study.

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