Music Practice 1 unit (FCA111)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit focuses on your major area of musical expression and practice and accommodates a diversity of specialisations. Music Practice is central and crucial to developing the core technical and artistic skills necessary for the creation and realisation of musical works. Throughout this unit you will be required to present your creative practice in formats appropriate to your particular specialisation and the task requirements. Collaboration is an important aspect of any area of music and you will participate in collaborative music-making opportunities such as ensembles or equivalent project work. You will engage in a range of activities and learning environments appropriate to your specialisation.

Summary

Unit name	Music Practice 1
Unit code	FCA111
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music
Discipline	Music
Coordinator	Mr Alistair Dobson
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Create and/or perform musical works by identifying and implementing core technical and artistic skills
• Explore and apply theoretical and contextual concepts related to your field
• Engage in mentor facilitated self-reflection relating to your creative practice
• Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully with peers through workshops, ensembles or project teams.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

FCM114 AND FCJ117 AND FCM101

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus (Hobart)  Weekly Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops, Rehearsals and Lessons, as appropriate to your specialisation (up to 5 hrs weekly)  Plus self-directed learning and rehearsal (up to 21 hours weekly)
Assessment	Task 1: Process assessment (50%)|Task 2: Summative assessment (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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