Practical Music 2A
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit develops technical, interpretive and self-evaluation skills in music practice. Students are assisted in evaluating their technical, interpretative and improvisation skills. Students are instructed in a range of underpinning theoretical knowledge in general musicianship. Students are assisted in investigating and understanding musicological concepts relating to musical repertoire and performance. Students are guided in setting goals, strategies, exercises and practice routines. The primary focus of the unit is the creation and preparation of a program of musical works to present intermediate technical, improvisational and interpretive challenges.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Plan and produce a program of musical works;
- Devise and maintain a written practice journal;
- Exhibit intermediate theoretical, interpretative skills and overall musicianship; and
- Articulate relevant musicological concepts in relation to music production activities.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 25%
Production of a musical notation score/chart
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 25%
Critical self-reflection on learning and progress
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 25%
Applied technical and transcription skills
Assessment type: Performance | Grade: 25%
Solo musical performance
Required reading
Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.