Units
Creative Performer 2
Unit code: KMB251
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
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This unit adds to the contextual knowledge and conceptual frameworks delivered in Creative Performer 1 and further develops the skills required to generate original creative work at a greater depth of experimentation and musical knowledge.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester
A successful performer requires not only skills in playing their instrument, but also a holistic approach to the craft of performance. This entails a critical understanding of performance modes and approaches, a practical understanding of performance in a range of different contexts and a capacity to translate performance concepts into practice. The series of four Creative Performer units run in parallel with Creative Studio units 3-6. These complimentary units allow the knowledge and ideas about performance delivered in Creative Performer to be put into practice in enhancing the creative work generated by students in Creative Studio.
Aims
This unit aims to expand your knowledge and understanding of the broad range of strategies and approaches used in the field of music performance. You will develop an understanding of the contextual nature of performance and begin to identify the historical and cultural reference points that define your own performance practice. You will be encouraged to further develop the stage and recording studio techniques learned in Creative Performer 1.
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of performance approaches in an expanded range of genres and contexts.
2. Identify your own performance practice in context of the field along with its historical and cultural reference points.
3. Employ a range of developed performance techniques in both stage and recording studio contexts.
4. Reflect critically and constructively on a range of performance concepts and contexts.
Content
This unit addresses content such as: expanded models of performance, performance contexts. Developed skills in a recording studio context, including; multi-tracking techniques, use of effects, editing, part layering, drop-ins.
This unit addresses content such as:
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning in this unit will be through weekly lectures and seminars, critical listening, self directed learning activities and small scale collaborative tasks.
Assessment
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.
Grading Scale
You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale.
Assessment name:
Recorded/Rendered Creative Wrk
Description:
Recorded Performance Collaboration with Production Students
Relates to objectives:
1 & 3
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group with Individual Component
Due date:
Early Semester
Assessment name:
Project (applied)
Description:
A submission containing live performance documentation and critical evaluation.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2 & 3
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Late Semester
Assessment name:
Essay
Description:
Essay
Relates to objectives:
4
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of Semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Required Text(s):
There is no set text for this unit
Recommended References:
A list of recommended readings will be provided to students via Blackboard
Risk assessment statement
Excessive noise in confined spaces can damage hearing. Exposure to such noise should be brief and controlled.
- Personal injury is possible from incorrectly lifting heavy electronic or acoustic instruments or equipment.
- The physical demands of playing instruments may cause injuries such as repetitive strain injury. If in doubt consult a physician
- The use of electronic instruments and equipment may cause electrocution if handled incorrectly or an electrical fault occurs. Always ensure your equipment has been regularly tested by a qualified electrician.
- Musical, electrical and computer equipment is prone to failure. Any loss of time for such failures should be accounted for in your planning.
- Safety of data storage can never be fully guaranteed. You are required to take all steps necessary to ensure continuity of your data.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 03-Apr-2013
