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Location: Hobart

Introduction

Continuing to extend the musicianship skills and aesthetic judgement that you are beginning to embody in this unit you will explore and innovate in the context of your developing individual artistic voice. Throughout this unit you will be required to utilise critical thinking to analyse and contextualise your creative practice. You will appraise and synthesise practical and aesthetic aspects of 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 5
Unit code FCA311
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 Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Create and/or perform musical works by imaginatively exploring innovation
  • Synthesise and embody theoretical and contextual concepts related to your field
  • Engage in autonomous and informed critical thinking relating to your creative practice.
  • Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully with peers through workshops, ensembles or project teams.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
100101 $1,192.00 $1,020.00 not applicable $2,972.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

FCA212

Mutual Exclusions

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

FCM314 AND FCF301 AND FCM315

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) 

AssessmentTask 1: Process assessment (50%)|Task 2: Summative assessment (50%)
TimetableView 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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