6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Prerequisites
This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree.
Synopsis
Students will learn fundamental conducting techniques, including basic beat patterns. Students will be required to propose a program of works to be arranged and/or conducted for performance by an approved ensemble. Students will develop approaches to interpretation, and refine baton techniques specific to their program choice.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students are able to:
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge required to successfully create musical materials for a potentially disparate group of musicians.
- Offer musical and artistic direction to a potentially disparate group of musicians to realise a successful performance.
- Demonstrate intermediate skills in conducting, orchestration and ensemble management.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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