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Unit description

Builds on the skills and knowledge gained in Specialist Studies I and challenges and develops introductory performance/songwriting/production skills through the analysis and critique of repertoire and the application of discipline specific techniques.

Unit content

  • Technique and technical work as relevant for specific studio areas
  • Evaluation and reflection on practice routines and performance/presentation outcomes
  • Studio specific introductory level theory
  • Application of studio specific theory to practice
  • Preparation for performance or presentation of works as relevant to studio area

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:GA1GA2GA3GA4GA5GA6GA7
1demonstrate introductory level techniques appropriate to selected studio practice area.Intellectual rigourCommunication and social skills
2demonstrate the application of introductory level techniques to the performance/presentation of selected repertoire CreativityCommunication and social skills
3demonstrate an understanding of introductory level theory relevant to studio practice areaIntellectual rigourCreativity
4demonstrate the application of relevant theory to studio practice Intellectual rigourCreativityCommunication and social skills
5present work in the form of concerts, compositions, recordings or other approved mediaCreativityCommunication and social skills

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate introductory level techniques appropriate to selected studio practice area.
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA6: Communication and social skills
  2. demonstrate the application of introductory level techniques to the performance/presentation of selected repertoire
    • GA2: Creativity
    • GA6: Communication and social skills
  3. demonstrate an understanding of introductory level theory relevant to studio practice area
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA2: Creativity
  4. demonstrate the application of relevant theory to studio practice
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA2: Creativity
    • GA6: Communication and social skills
  5. present work in the form of concerts, compositions, recordings or other approved media
    • GA2: Creativity
    • GA6: Communication and social skills

Prescribed texts

  • Prescribed text information is not currently available.
Prescribed texts may change in future study periods.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial on-site 30mins/weekly ((Weeks 4,6,9 and 11))
Workshop on-site 1 hour/weekly ((Weeks 1,3,5,8,10 and 12)))
Practical session 2 hours/weekly ((12 weeks))
Tutorial on-site 45 mins/weekly ((Weeks 2 and 13))
Assessment
Progressive Assessment30%
Transcription/Analysis/Re-creation task 20%
Performance or presentation 20%
Performance or Presentation30%

Teaching method
Tutorial on-site 45 mins/weekly ((Weeks 2 and 13))
Tutorial on-site 30mins/weekly ((Weeks 4,6,9 and 11))
Workshop on-site 1 hour/weekly ((Weeks 1,3,5,8,10 and 12)))
Practical session 2 hours/weekly ((12 weeks))
Assessment
Progressive Assessment30%
Transcription/Analysis/Re-creation task 20%
Performance or presentation 20%
Performance or Presentation30%
Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every session. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the study session.

Fee information

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