| Unit name | Study Abroad |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MUSI20114 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Hornby |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | Department of Music |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
60 credit point unit to record student's time and mark studying abroad. Students will study for units totalling
a) 30 ECTs at the overseas institution in a single TB
OR
b) 25 ECTs at the overseas institution, plus a performance element during the TB they spend in Bristol.
The performance element (when selected) fosters the development of performance skills acquired at Level C. It is assessed through a solo recital.
Through a variety of teaching contexts, including individual instrumental or vocal lessons, performance seminars and workshops, and masterclasses, and attendance at departmentally-organised concerts, this performance element aims to deepen the student’s appreciation of technique and its musical application in solo performance. Repertoire will be broadened; stylistic awareness (including an awareness of historically-informed styles of performance) will be extended; programme planning and recital presentation will be refined. Occasional masterclasses and ensemble coaching sessions given by visiting professional performers will enhance the learning experience.
Specific learning outcomes will depend on the institution selected and the units studied. However, it is anticipated that students will also benefit from the following:
Experience of Music study at university level in a wider non-UK context; Experience of different teaching and study methods and styles and the chance to extend knowledge beyond the units that are delivered in Bristol; and The opportunity to broaden horizons and be immersed in a new and exciting environment.
Within the performance element (when selected): Successful completion of this element will enable the student to:
1. develop and display technical fluency and interpretative insight beyond the level attained in Level C Practical Studies
2. identify and develop strategies for improvement of technical weaknesses
3. extend knowledge of repertoire and associated technical/ musical requirements
4. perform effectively in a solo context
5. react to constructive criticism
6. address personal development self-critically
Dependent on the host institution and the units selected.
For the performance element (when selected), teaching comprises: performance seminars and workshops (including occasional coaching sessions and masterclasses given by visiting professionals); weekly lunchtime concerts within the department; up to 8 hours of individual lessons within a single TB.
For the performance element (when selected), assessment comprises a solo recital (c. 15 mins) examined at the end of the teaching block (100%), which will demonstrate ILOs 1-6. This will contribute the equivalent of 5 ECTs to the overall Study Abroad unit mark.
For the rest of the Study Abroad unit, assessment will depend on the host institution and the units of study selected. Students will be expected to select units of study at a level equivalent to University of Bristol Level I.
When performance is not selected, the mark for this unit will be derived solely from the translation of the marks achieved at the host University via algorithms agreed by the University of Bristol. When performance is selected, the mark for this unit will combine translations of the marks achieved at the host university (5/6 of the unit mark) with the recital mark (1/6 of the unit mark)
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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.
