MUS4030

Special Project: Practical Study ( 24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Fintan Murphy

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The student is required to present a concert recital, the works of which are chosen in consultation and approval of a supervisor for their unity of intellectual purpose. The student organises the concert and, following clear academic writing principles, writes a critical essay that explains and justifies the programs intellectual purpose. This unit is taught through a combination of individual lessons on the students chief practical instrument, instrumental workshops and academic supervision.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this subject students should have developed a high level of performance and programming skills and knowledge of style through presentation of an extended recital and programme booklet and organising a successful performance event.

Assessment: Written work (3000 words): 30%; Performance (55-60 min): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: 70% minimum in MUS3990. Students need to have an interview/audition with the unit coordinator