This unit is only available via the University Connections Program (UCP) (formerly known as the UTAS/University College Program).
Please contact the UConnect support team with enquiries or find out more about credit for UCP units and other information at University Connections Program.
When completed, this full UTAS unit will attract TCE points and contribute to ATAR.
Students are expected to attend master classes and take the opportunity to hear and see visiting artists specific to their field of study (i.e. classical or contemporary).
Student who complete FCP120 but do not meet the standard required for a pass result or higher, will be withdrawn from the course without academic penalty - a failure (NN) result is not recorded on the academic transcript.
Introduction
This unit is the second of two University Connections Program music units for year 11/12 students aimed at providing an intensive course of study in performance or composition designed to build skills to allow a successful audition into the Bachelor of Music Degree.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Practical Study (Performance/Composition) |
| Unit code | UCP011 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Miss Karen Smithies |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Use foundational technical skills, musicality and stylistic expression in performance or folio
- Execute instrumental or vocal technique in your music practice
- Describe the historical, musical or social context, repertoire or practices relevant to your own creative practice.
- Communicate reflections on your achievements in written and oral modes to develop your creative practice
- Apply preparation skills including practice regimes, scheduling, communication, rehearsal attendance and logistics to perform a program of music
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Skills workshops, 120 minutes, 3 times Online learning and teaching content (self-directed study), 60 minutes, weekly Classes delivered by the school/college Associate Teacher. Assessments conducted by UTAS Lecturers, Tutors and Associate Teachers, 30 minutes per student, twice |
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| Assessment | Research Assignment (15%)|Written or video reflections (15%)|Mid-year Recital/Presentation (20%)|Performance: End of year Recital; Composition strand: End of year Presentation (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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