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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module MUSI40330: PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE PROJECT
Department: Music
MUSI40330: PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE PROJECT
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Available in 2007/2008 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- Recital (60 UCUs) or Recital (90 UCUs)
Excluded Combinations
- Issues in Performance Practice
Aims
- This level 4 module provides advanced, auxiliary training in practical music-making for students who take the level 4 double- or triple-weight Recital module, including advanced instrument lessons, ensemble performance, performance event organisation and participation, as well as subjects such as programming, stylistic issues, current topics concerning performance practice and presentation.
Content
- This module develops useful skills to enrich students' overall musicianship to complement the studies undertaken as part of the Recital module, including advanced instrumental lessons; ensemble performance; performance event organisation and participation; as well as subjects such as programming, stylistic issues, current topics concerning performance practice and presentation.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Students will learn constituent elements involved in organising, administrating and production of performance events.
Subject-specific Skills
- Students will acquire practical skills in order to deliver a successful performance event, including performance technique, aural skills, and management, administrative, organisational and production skills.
Key Skills
- Students will learn to develop the capability to realise successful performance events.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is tutorial-based. This is supported by periodical performance workshops (seminars) and individual instrumental tuition (as appropriate). Students will receive verbal and/or written feedback from the tutor. In addition, peer-assessment is a significant mode of teaching, learning and assessment in this module.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 11 | fortnightly | 1.5 hours | 16.50 | |
| Seminars | 11 | fortnightly | 1.5 hours | 16.50 | |
| Student preparation time | 267 | ||||
| TOTAL | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical exam | 60% | practical exam | 20-30 mins | 100% | yes |
| Written assignment | 40% | written assignment | 2000 words | 100% | yes |
Formative Assessment
Written and performance assignments on specific repertoires or issues in performance; the nature of performance-based studies involves a constant process of formative feedback through individual and group sessions.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.