MU1401 - Performing Music 1

Credit points:	06
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available to BMus students who have passed the music rudiments test.

Performing music involves active specialisation in one of four areas: instrumental or vocal performance, composition, music technology or musicology. Students engage in a variety of practice-based studies in their chosen area and develop choral/vocal skills by participating in the University choir. One of the fundamental components of this subject is aural training and students work comprehensively in this area.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• develop and enhance skills in either composition, instrumental or vocal performance, musicology or music technology in a variety of contexts;
• develop and enhance verbal and written skills in a variety of music contexts;
• increase aural awareness skills of perception, analysis, identification and synthesis.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	Audition
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	MU1201 and MU2201 and MU2401 and MU3201 and MU3401

Availabilities
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Census Date 06-May-2005
Coord/Lect:	Professor Ryan Daniel.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours 52 hours
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Special Assessment Requirements:	The major performance/portfolio must be successfully passed. Participation at a minimum of 80% of choir rehearsals and performances must be achieved to pass this subject.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.