MUS 791A/B : Performance Research Part-time

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester One (1203) / Semester Two (1205) (60 POINTS)

Course Prescription

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Course Overview

This course aims to provide performers with professional level skills that will enable them to present a communicative and controlled recital exhibiting a range of musical styles. The student and supervisor/s will work together on subtle aspects of instrumental / vocal technique, explore specialist advanced repertoire and develop high-level awareness of and sensitivity towards the finer points of performance.
The student’s practical study will be supported by an associated thesis component, in which the student will seek to reveal the significance of the creative work, and critically engage with the scholarly literature informing the creative work.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Semester Availability

Semester 1 2020
Semester 2 2020

Course Co-ordinator

Dr Gregory Camp, Director of Postgraduate Studies
g.camp@auckland.ac.nz

David Samuel, Coordinator–Classical Performance
david.samuel@auckland.ac.nz

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
Graduate Profile: Master of Music

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Perform technically and artistically, at a level consistent with entry to the music profession, as reflected by the requirements of the School’s Criteria for Assessing Performance and Marking Schedule (Capability 1)
  2. Engage confidently and with artistic integrity in relevant practical situations (Capability 4)
  3. Demonstrate the capacity to engage an audience and project musical intention (Capability 1, 4 and 6)
  4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of relevant histories, theories and contexts informing the creative work and apply these through effective written communication (Capability 1, 2 and 4)
  5. Understand repertoire relevant to their Principal Study; their forms of transmissions and reproductions; their artistic, stylistic and technical features; their historical and social contexts and their relevance within the contemporary music world (Capability 1 and 2)
  6. Be autonomous musicians and thinkers, confident in their own individual artistic voice and purpose, and in their technical and intellectual abilities (Capability 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6)
  7. Promote music and be mindful of contributing to its function in society with integrity and attention to the ethical values of art (Capability 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  8. Take direct responsibility for their own professional future, through having confidence in their own musical abilities, artistic curiosity, and personal initiative and determination, and through having a capacity to make realistic / informed choices and decisions
  9. Demonstrate effective personal presentation, organisation and time management, both independently and through teamwork (Capability 3, 4, 5 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Portfolio 100% Individual Coursework
The student will present a portfolio including:
  - a public recital of approximately 1.5 hours in duration.
Refer to 5.0.1 (a, b, c,) for expected learning outcomes.
 - a thesis, in which the significance of the creative work is revealed.
  Refer to 5.0.1 (d, e, f, g) for expected learning outcomes.
The upper word limit for the thesis is 20,000. There is no official lower limit, but approximately 12,000 words is standard internationally for performance Masters degrees.
All components of the portfolio must be completed within 24 months of the date of initial enrolment, in accordance with the General Regulations for Masters Degrees (2017).
The thesis and the performance are examined by the same examiners; a single grade is determined, based on the combined effectiveness of the two components. The student is encouraged to discuss their programme and the thesis topic with their supervisors as early as possible.
Students are required to submit the programme for their final recital to the Head of School for approval at least three months prior to the date of examination. The programme may include ensemble repertoire in addition to solo works, and may be presented on one or more instruments of the same family. Students may not present repertoire that has been previously assessed in any course at the University of Auckland.
Students should refer to the Calendar Regulations regarding the deadlines for completion. Programmes should contain repertoire through which students can demonstrate a range of advanced technical and musical skills and attributes. 

Pass Requirements

Students must ensure they have read the regulations for this programme, and the general regulations for Masters degrees.

Teaching & Learning Methods

As work at this level consists of supervision by a highly experienced and qualified practitioner, much of the students’ progress is determined by their ability to apply principles and to work independently in between supervisions.
The student should expect access to his/her supervisor on a regular basis. In addition to the performance supervision, the student will have access to an academic supervisor, who will support the student’s written component.

Workload Expectations

As a 120 point course, students are expected to work for 1200 hours over the course of their enrolment. 

Masters students should have approximately 24 hours of supervision in the course, timetable to to be determined with their supervisor(s).

Other Information

Owing to the nature of music teaching and learning, consistent attendance is essential at all studio lessons and supervisions. Attendance at group classes will also be expected. All planned absences longer than two weeks (such as overseas competitions, family events, masterclasses or work-related commitments) must be pre-approved by the Head of School. If approval is given, all Course Coordinators, Tutors and other teachers must be informed of your absence in advance. Unplanned absences relating to illness, bereavement, or other emergencies can only be excused with appropriate evidence from the University doctor, counsellor or other official source. It is students’ personal responsibility to make up all work missed, as individual catch-up classes will not be available.

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

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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.

Published on 03/12/2019 08:25 a.m.