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MUS 192A/B : Performance Skills for Instrumentalists 1
Creative Arts and Industries
2020 Semester One (1203) / Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Perform technically at a level consistent with the minimum pass requirements of the School’s Criteria for Assessing Performance. (Capability 1)
- Demonstrate evolving confidence in their technique as a means to convey musical meaning. (Capability 1)
- Understand the physical demands of the instrument and implement appropriate health strategies. (Capability 1)
- Show evidence of an evolving understanding of style and idea. (Capability 2)
- Engage in thinking about practice routines and strategies. (Capability 2)
- Begin to develop autonomy as musicians. (Capability 3)
- Develop insights into performance practice conventions and associated musical parameters associated with the instruments. (Capability 4)
- Demonstrate basic organisation and time management skills. (Capability 5)
- Commit to intensive self-demands in order to achieve goals. (Capability 5)
- Be aware of and promote personal responsibility and self-discipline. (Capability 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Formative Assessments | Individual Coursework | |
| Coursework Assessment A | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Practical Assessment A | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Coursework Assessment B | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Practical Assessment B | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
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Pass Requirements
Teaching & Learning Methods
This course provides students with opportunities to enrich their ensemble performance skills and pedagogical knowledge outside of their individual lessons. A range of modules is offered (some restricted to specific instruments), including wind octet, collaborative piano, studio pedagogy which provide students with rich opportunities to develop skills and acquire knowledge. Students undertake one specialised module. Entry to some modules is by audition. The specific list of study topics offered each semester is published on CANVAS.
Workload Expectations
The student workload for a 15 point course is approximately 150 hours. For this performance skills course, it is divided into 75 hours per semester between:
Group tuition with associated tutorials
Rehearsals and workshops
Score preparation and study
Personal practice
The exact requirements for each module vary; please refer to the relevant instrumental/vocal schedule/syllabus on Canvas for further guidelines and advice.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
In the event of unexpected disruption
We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
Copyright Warning Notice
This material is protected by copyright and has been copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license. You may not sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of this course pack/material to any other person. Where provided to you in electronic format, you may only print from it for your own private study and research. Failure to comply with the terms of this warning may expose you to legal action for copyright infringement and/or disciplinary action by the University.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.