MUS3990 - Chief Practical Study VI

Leader: Fintan Murphy

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Students prepare for a repertoire examination on their chief instrument. The unit is taught through a combination of individual lessons, small group consultations and workshops. Students are required to take part in an ensemble or composition workshop as a hurdle requirement. There is a written component of 2400 words

Objectives

Students completing this unit will demonstrate a greater understanding of research based performance or composition.

Assessment

Practical performance examination or composition folio (35 minutes) : 65%
Written assignment (2400 words) : 35%
1. Students who fail the unit will need permission from their instrumental coordinator in order to repeat the unit. These students will be offered a maximum of 6 individual lessons.
2. Participation in an approved ensemble or composition workshop as a hurdle requirement
3. A minimum mark of 60% in this unit is required for any student to enroll in MUS3980

Contact hours

One x 1 hr individual lesson/week

Prerequisites

MUS 3980

Prohibitions

MUS 3280, MUS 3290