Leader: Fintan Murphy

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will present many issues important to the performing and teaching professions. The following areas will be covered: Motivation, body use, performance anxiety, communication skills, score analysis and the art of practicing.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the unit, students should have acquired:

1. An introductory level of aural skills.

2. Introductory analytical skills in the approach to music performance and its pedagogy.

Assessment

Written assignment (2000 words): 50%
Written examination of no more than 120 minutes (2500 words): 50%