Music Practice 6 unit (FCA312)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will experiment in your creative work with boldness and originality and broaden and deepen your individual artistic voice while exhibiting applied contextual knowledge and self-reflection. Throughout this unit you will be required to utilise critical thinking to analyse and explicate your creative work in the context of broader arts practice. You will exhibit leadership 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 6
Unit code	FCA312
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

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
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 experimenting with daring and originality
• Synthesise and embody theoretical and contextual concepts related to your field and other related genres
• Engage in habitual critical thinking relating to your creative practice in the context of broader arts 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

Prerequisites

FCA311

Mutual Exclusions

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

FCF302 AND FCM324 AND FCM316

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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