Units
Creative Performer 3
Unit code: KMB350
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This is the third unit of four Creative Performer units and concerns itself with the analysis of originality in professional practice and how these concepts and techniques could apply to your musical identity.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2012
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This penultimate unit of four Creative Performer units concerns itself with the analysis of originality in professional practice and how these concepts and techniques could apply to your musical identity.
Successful performers require not only advanced skills in playing their instrument, but also a holistic approach to the craft of performance and a strong sense of self. This entails a critical understanding of performance modes and approaches, an understanding of how the performer is positioned in relation to professional practice and a capacity to translate performance concepts into practice in an original way.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to investigate the concept of originality in music performance. This unit will enable to analyse the work of leading professionals in order to interrogate the notion of originality and apply this to your own performance practice.
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Discuss and control a range of performance approaches (both new and established)
2. Analyse the concept of originality in performance and begin to identify ways to this can apply to your own performance
3. Plan, describe and evaluate the realisation of yours and others creative work
4. Perform creative works in collaboration with other students which incorporate notions of originality
Content
This unit addresses content such as:
- Critical analysis of models of performance and performance contexts, particularly in relation to originality
- Planning and realisation of performances and presentations
- Self reflective learning within diverse media and environments
- Approaches to musical leadership and problem solving
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning in this unit will be facilitated by lectures and seminars, critical listening and analysis, self-directed learning activities and peer-learning through small scale collaborative tasks. Regular feedback will be provided on your progress during the unit.
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.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Description: You will receive formative feedback throughout the semester on your progress in this unit during tutorials, discussions and after presentations and project work-in-progress.
Weight 0%
Assessment name:
Demonstration
Description:
Oral and practical presentations and demonstrations
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3
Weight:
35%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Throughout semester
Assessment name:
Performance
Description:
Live performance and self-reflection
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3
Weight:
35%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Throughout semester
Assessment name:
Research Paper
Description:
A critical analysis of performance practices in relation to originality and your own practice.
Relates to objectives:
4
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End semester
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty means that you are expected to exhibit honesty and act responsibly when undertaking assessment. Any action or practice on your part which would defeat the purposes of assessment is regarded as academic dishonesty. The penalties for academic dishonesty are provided in the Student Rules. For more information you should consult the QUT Library resources for avoiding plagiarism.
Resource materials
There is no set text for this unit.
Recommended References:
Battier,M. Wanderley, M. (editors.) 2000 Trends in the Gestural control of Music. Wanderley and Battier IRCAM, Paris, France.
Carlson, Marvin, A. 2004 Performance; A critical introduction. 2nd Edition. Routledge New York.
Frith, Simon Performing Rites. 1996 On the Value of Popular Music. Harvard University Press. Cambridge, Massachuesetts.
Hugill, Andrew. 2008 The Digital Musician. Routledge, New York.
Miranda, Eduardo Reck, Wanderley, Marcelo. 2006 New digital musical instruments: control and interaction beyond the keyboard. Middleton, Wis. : A-R Editions, 2006. The Computer Music and Digital Audio series Vol 21.
Parker, A. & Sedgwick, E. K. (Ed) (1995) Performativity and Performance. London: Routledge.
Parncutt, Richard; Mcpherson, Gary. 2002. The Science and Psychology of Music Performance: Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning. Oxford University Press Inc. US
Williamon, Aaron. 2004. Musical excellence: strategies and techniques to enhance performance. Oxford University Press Inc. New York.
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: 18-Nov-2011
