Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
This unit can be taken as a Student Elective, excluding BMus students. Interested students to contact the unit coordinators in advance to arrange an audition.
Introduction
Provides a course of vocal, instrumental or compositional study, covering both technique and repertoire. Composition students will be guided in the development of an individual style of composition in a variety of musical genres. A program of study will be established on an individual basis with regard to the needs and stage of development of each student, a wide range of styles and idioms being introduced. Emphasis will be placed on progressive development throughout the duration of the course.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Foundation Practical Study |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCP110 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Dr. Glen Hodges |
| Teaching staff | Arabella Teniswood-Harvey (classical), Nick Haywood (Jazz and popular music) |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
- Plan your practice sessions effectively.
- Follow musical directions from lecturers.
- Demonstrate proficiency on your chosen instrument in a closed-panel performance of 15-20 minutes duration.
- Meet administrative requirements and conform to rehearsal/performance protocols and etiquette.
- Composition specialisation: Demonstrate knowledge of the technical features (instrumentation, pitch, rhythm, harmonic language and formal concepts) for written exercises through the study of specific musical techniques and concepts, and recommended musical works.
- Composition specialisation: Begin to use compositional craft as specified by project requirements to convey musical ideas.
- Composition specialisation: Solve problems by interacting with performers and composers.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Audition, written test and interview
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
FCP180
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Minimum of 3 hours contact weekly comprising the following activities: 1hr specialist lesson (group and/or one-to-one tuition), 90 minute performance class and/or group tutorials, 2-3 hour ensemble rehearsal |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Instrumentalists and vocalists End of semester performance presentation 50% Teacher assessment 20% Ensemble assessment 20% Mid semester performance 10% Composition: End of semester folio presentation 50%, Teacher assessment 20% Composition seminar task 10% Written assignment 10% Performance of works 10% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
Textbooks
| Required | |
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| Recommended |
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