Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)
Module MUSI2711: Performance 2: Practice as Research
Department: Music
MUSI2711: Performance 2: Practice as Research
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2014/15 | Module Cap | 25 | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- MUSI1241 Performance 1: Listening and Performing
Corequisites
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Excluded Combination of Modules
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Aims
- To develop constructive ways to think about performance as a subject where scholarship, critical understanding and practical skills combine, leading to 1) the understanding of core issues in musical performance and 2) the production of a performance that demonstrates such understanding. To introduce the idea of practice as research and develop a research-led approach to performance.
Content
- Students will study key areas of performance as a specialist discipline, including: 1) performance practice (both historical and contemporary), 2) knowledge about editions and editing, for scholarship and practical use, 3) repertoire search, and 4) issues concerning planning, practice, execution and assessment of practical performance in solo and small-groups. These will feed into the formative and summative work.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Students gain practical and critical understanding of the context in which music is performed.
Subject-specific Skills:
- 1) the ability to think and express ideas in performance, and 2) confidence in carrying out performance in front of people.
Key Skills:
- 1) The ability to assess performance critically and to execute ideas appropriately in performance, and 2) The ability to work with other musicians using aural and performing skills, demonstrating and evaluating individual and group skills. 3) Presentation skills.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The learning and teaching will be delivered in weekly lectures, workshops with students, individual tutorials, supported by individual instrument tuition
- Stubents will submit a repertoire list (20 min of music) of the pieces they will perform in the practical exam. The repertoire list must be discussed and approved by the vocal/instrumental teacher
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures/workshops | 22 | Weekly terms 1, 2 and 3 | 2 hours | 44 | |
| Individual tutorials | 6 | 2 in each term | 15 mins each | 1.5 | |
| Lessons | 11 | Fortnightly | 1 hour | 11 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 143.5 | ||||
| TOTAL | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 30% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay on a performance practice issue of your choice to be approved by the module leader(s) | 2,000 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Book Report | Component Weighting: 10% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| A Book Report Essay on a book from the list provided (please enquire if you would like to use a different book) | 1,000 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Practical Performance | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Practical Performnace: 20 min. the module leader will arrange accompanists (usually pianists but please ask the module leader for other arrangements) | 20 minutes | 90% | Yes |
| Repertoire List: must be discussed with and approved by instrumental/vocal teacher | 20 minutes | 10% | Yes |
| Component: Performance Project | Component Weighting: 10% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Must take part in at least one of the small-ensemble performance projects organised for the module throughout the academic year | various opportunities throughout the academic year | 100% | yes |
Formative Assessment:
Workshop, small-ensemble performances, written/recording assignments including repertoire search will receive feedback during individual and group tutorials.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University