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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module MUSI53790: Recital
Department: Music
MUSI53790: Recital
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 90 | Available in 2007/2008 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Issues in Performance Practice (module)
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To increase the understanding of a chosen genre or repertoire by means of independent investigation.
- To develop skills in analysing, assessing and communicating the musical content and context.
- To improve practical skills required to execute the above objectives in performance
Content
- Practical training in workshops: to increase the ability to assess one's own performance in public and to improve it within limited time and resources. This introduces a professional learning environment.
- Performance Discussions: To ensure clearly articulated musical as well as verbal communication of ideas. The devlopment of an ability to link between theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Critical discussion on chosen topics, through seminars and tutorials
- Instrumental and vocal tutition and coaching
- Participation in practical performance workshops
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 20 | 8/8/4 | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Seminars | 20 | Fortnightly | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Instrumental lessons | 20 | Distributed across the 3 terms | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 840 | ||||
| Total | 900 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Recital | 90% | Public recital (including programme notes and viva voce exam) | 50 minutes | 100% | |
| Essay | 10% | Essay (commentary for the recital) | 1,500-2,000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
An interim report on the workshop performances. Programming exercises.
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.