James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

MU4012:04

Analysis of Practice

Townsville HECS Band 1

Contact hours as negotiated with the Head of College through the supervisor. Full year.

Available, at the discretion of the Head of College, to all students with a Bachelor of Music or equivalent qualification undertaking the Bachelor of Music Honours (Practice) degree.

The research paper offers the candidate the opportunity to reflect critically upon the creative process and product in its broader aesthetic and technical context consistent with sound honours level study.

Learning Objectives:

  1. research technical and aesthetic aspects of performance/composition;
  2. develop a critical appraisal and evaluation of current research in music;
  3. become familiar with a range of research techniques;
  4. further abilities in working as an independent researcher and musician by following an individual program of research.

Assessment by undertaking a number of tasks by negotiation with their supervisor relating to the analysis of their practice both prospectively and retrospectively.