| Unit name | Extended Study: Performance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MUSI30061 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Scott |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) | |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
n/a |
| School/department | Department of Music |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is aimed at suitably-qualified students who wish to offer performance as a major element (40CP) of their Level H programme of study. Through a variety of teaching contexts, including individual instrumental or vocal lessons, performance seminars and workshops, this unit aims to develop technical and interpretive abilities to a high level, sufficient to carry off a half-hour public solo recital. With respect to solo performance, challenging repertoire will be examined alongside appropriate stylistic considerations for its presentation (including an awareness of historically-informed styles of performance); careful attention will be given to programme building (in individual lessons, primarily, but supplemented by detailed discussion in performance seminars within the department).
In the performance seminars, there will be frequent opportunities for informal performance showcases before the rest of the group in which constructive feedback from the tutor and other students will be received. The seminars offer an important opportunity for defending interpretive approaches, offering and reacting to criticism, experimenting with alternative solutions and self-reflection. Occasional masterclasses given by visiting professional performers will enhance the learning experience.
Successful completion of this unit will enable the student to:
One-to-one lessons with an approved instrumental or vocal teacher
Participation in department research seminar
Attending concerts within the department's concert series.
Participation in group workshops and masterclasses within the Music Futures programme.
Participation in departmentally-run choirs or ensembles (Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, or Choral Society).
NB: Contribution to composers' workshop for instrumentalists at the end of TB1 or to the final Choral Society rehearsals and concert for singers during TB2 are an integral part of the unit (and allow students to demonstrate the ILOs) and are a requirement to gain credit for the unit.
Tasks which do not count towards your unit mark but are required for credit (zero-weighted):
Attendance at workshops at which compositions are performed (0%, Required for Credit) [ILOs 1 and 3]
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
A solo recital (30 mins) examined at the end of semester 2 (100%) [ILOs 1-3]
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the form or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are normally confirmed by the School shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the academic year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MUSI30061).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
