MUS 707 : Research and Practice in Conducting
Creative Arts and Industries
2022 Semester One (1223) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
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
- Demonstrate and perform advanced level conducting through technical exercises and selected extracts from the repertoire (Capability 1, 2 and 4)
- Demonstrate and develop skills in a second instrument, vocal or instrumental (Capability 1, 3 and 5)
- Develop an understanding of pedagogy (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
- Understand and apply the elements of pedagogical research in conducting practice and writing (Capability 2, 3 and 5)
- Develop awareness and knowledge about the history and practice of repertoire (Capability 1, 2, 5 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Technical Assessment | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| Performance Demonstration: Vocal or Instrumental Studies | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Research Project: Pedagogy and Repertoire | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Performance Technical Assessment | ||||||||||
| Performance Demonstration: Vocal or Instrumental Studies | ||||||||||
| Research Project: Pedagogy and Repertoire | ||||||||||
The course is assessed as 100% coursework. All assignments apart from the initial pre-task are classed as compulsory coursework. Non-completion of any of these assignments will result in a DNC grade (did not complete). Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalised 10% for each day or part thereof that the assignment is overdue.
Teaching & Learning Methods
This course is delivered by a weekly 1:1 conducting session (one hour per week); a vocal/instrumental session (half an hour per week); and a weekly, half hour discussion on the pedagogical and repertoire component. Students are encouraged to attend rehearsals (particularly Auckland Chamber Choir) and performances and to perform in ensembles.
Workload Expectations
The breakdown of hours is as follows: 36 hours of classes and practical individual/tutorial sessions (3 hours per week); 192 hours of listening/attending concerts/score preparation/ (approx. 16 hours per week). 72 hours study related to the research project and score preparation (300 hours in total).
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including classes and tutorials to receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including classes and tutorials will not be available as recordings. The course will include live online events including group discussions .
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.
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.
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.