MUS 290A/B : Auxiliary Performance Study 2
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester One (1213) / Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This A/B course is delivered over two semesters worth 15 points in total.
Individual tuition on an approved instrument or voice. Suited for a practical component for Music Studies or Composition students or as an approved instrument for Classical, Jazz or Popular Music students. Refer to the relevant instrumental/vocal syllabus for specific curriculum requirements.
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 at a technical and artistic level consistent with the minimum pass requirements of the School’s Criteria for Assessing Performance (Capability 1)
- Show evidence of an evolving understanding of style and idea. (Capability 2)
- Begin to develop autonomy as musicians by interpreting scores and finding effective ways to solve problems. (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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 190A Formative Assessment | Individual Coursework | |
| 190A Coursework Assessment | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 190A Practical Assessment | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 190B Formative Assessment | Individual Coursework | |
| 190B Coursework Assessment | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 190B Practical Assessment | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 6 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
| 190A Formative Assessment | ||||||||||
| 190A Coursework Assessment | ||||||||||
| 190A Practical Assessment | ||||||||||
| 190B Formative Assessment | ||||||||||
| 190B Coursework Assessment | ||||||||||
| 190B Practical Assessment | ||||||||||
Teaching & Learning Methods
In this stage 2 Auxiliary performance course, students may have the opportunity to progress to stage 3, building on performance and stylistic skills. This course will complement their other specialised music study.
Teaching and learning is delivered through individual lessons, participation in performance class, score preparation and study, and personal practice. This course will complement the other requirements of their music degree.
Workload Expectations
This A/B course is delivered over two semesters worth 15 points in total.
The student workload for this course is approximately 75 hours per semester.
For a performance course, this is divided between:
- Individual lessons
- Score preparation and study
- Personal practice
The requirements for each instrument vary; please refer to the relevant instrumental/vocal schedule/syllabus on Canvas for further guidelines and advice.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including studio lessons and performance classes to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events including rehearsals and workshops.
Attendance on campus is required for the practical assessment.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly.
Some components of the course may be conducted online depending on the instrument/voice.
Learning Resources
- Musical scores are available at the U of A library, online or though music publishers.
- Audio and video recordings are available at the U of A library.
- Other Materials or Software - The School of Music has access to the Naxos streaming databases and IPA source (for vocal students).
- Canvas is used to update students on syllabi, assessment criteria, ensemble and examination schedules. Please check your Canvas announcements frequently.
Health & Safety
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.