Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This capstone unit, the last of four Creative Performer units, examines the student's own musical practice in relation to finding a distinctive performance profile.

Successful performers require not only highly advanced skills in playing their instrument, but also a clear and individualistic musical identity. This entails a critical understanding of professional performance modes and approaches, and the ability to embark upon a professional career in an original way.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to apply your understanding of the concept of originality in music performance to your own approach to performance. It will enable to you to develop your own distinctive, creative and original performance practice.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding and control of performance approaches (both new and established) applicable to your chosen focus
2. Apply the notions of originality and creativity to your own musical identity
3. Plan and critically reflect upon the realisation of yours and others creative work
4. Employ a range of advanced performance techniques and interact constructively with other students

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

• critical analysis of models of performance and performance contexts, particularly in relation to originality as it applies to your own performance practice


• planning and realisation of performances and presentations and engagement in performance


• performance skills in recording and videoing, including the ability to work effectively in collaboration with others


• self reflective learning within diverse media and environments


• musical leadership and problem solving

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching and learning in this unit will be facilitated by classes, critical listening and analysis, self-directed learning activities and peer-learning through small and large-scale collaborative tasks. Regular feedback will be provided to assist you in your learning as you progress through 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.

Assessment name: Presentation (Oral or Group)
Description: Oral and practical presentations
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout semester

Assessment name: Performance
Description: Live performance and self-reflection
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout semester

Assessment name: Recorded Performance
Description: Recorded video performance and self-reflection
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End 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

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: 03-Apr-2013