MUS 207 : Conducting 2
Creative Arts and Industries
2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
MUS 207 is a course designed to continue on after MUS 206, as part of the undergraduate suite of courses in conducting. The studies in gesture require students to work with a baton in their preparation of orchestral repertoire, specifically. Score study at this level requires the development of reading string scores, with associated C clefs, at the keyboard and further development in rhythmic and inner hearing skills. Rehearsal planning and management requires advanced knowledge of score preparation and engagement with choral and orchestral repertoire of classical, contemporary and New Zealand Music.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate with good alignment and quality of tonus the following patterns: 5/4, 6/4, 9/4, fermata and skills learned in MUS 206 (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Demonstrate and show proficiency in compound metres 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and mixed metres 5/8, 7/8, 10/8, 11/8. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Demonstrate gesture using a baton to conduct exercises and extracts from the symphonic/choral repertoire, as directed. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Demonstrate ability in score reading at the keyboard through exercises involving specific C clefs in examples from string quartets and appropriate extracts from the symphonic repertoire. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Demonstrate using a tuning fork, singing individual lines and vertical chords from open scores in 4, 6 and 8 parts. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Demonstrate and apply rhythmic and metrical skills required for super duplets/super triplets, irregular divisions, polymetric and cross rhythms. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Use and apply skills acquired in gesture and score preparation conducting examples of contemporary and New Zealand music. (Capability 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment 1 | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Practical Assessment 2 | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Practical Assessment 3 | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Practical Assessment 4 | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Invigilated Activities | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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Teaching & Learning Methods
This course comprises two one-hour lectures and a one-hour conducting seminar. Attendance at and/or participation in rehearsals is essential to advance learning. The classes are largely interactive, with personal and group work, which allows opportunity for skill acquisition with direct formative feedback on a weekly basis. Students will be assessed on their preparation for each class in a series of invigilated activities communicated in advance of the class through Canvas. Students can record their own work on their own device. 1:1 sessions with the lecturer are available for individual students to discuss and review their work, both in class and in designated oce hours. The teaching strategies are designed to foster the basic set of transferable skills required for the student to be a leader and director of an ensemble.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in. For this course, you can expect 24 hours of lectures, 11 hours of seminars, 96 hours of reading and thinking about the content, and 19 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials/studios/clinics to receive credit for components of the course. Due to the practical nature of this course, lectures/tutorials/labs/studios will not be available as recordings. The Conducting Seminar will be recorded where possible. Students are able to make appointments for 1:1 sessions in order to catch up any material missed due to illness. Attendance on campus is required for the tests. The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning 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.
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.
Threshold points for this subject on SET were not met, however a major change for the course is the addition of an assessment of regular Invigilated Activities to recognise the significant work done by students in their preparation and engagement in each class.
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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
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 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.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an 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. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
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.
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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.