Courses & Units
Foundation Practical Study FCP113
Introduction
This unit (FCP113) is the first 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 | Foundation Practical Study |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCP113 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Mr Sean Priest |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year Period | 21/2/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate instrumental/compositional skills evidenced through recital/presentation of your works.
- deepen your musical understanding through developing appropriate repertoire or musical composition to performance standard and engaging in classroom conversation, research and independent learning activities to develop musical ideas for interpretation through performance/presentation.
- demonstrate understanding of the nature of instrumental performance or presentation of musical compositions, developing reliable strategies to improve performance; in particular effective practising/compositional techniques, designed to make best use of available time, communicating with and coordinating rehearsal times with associated musicians.
- demonstrate effective communication, information, literacy and analytical skills by engaging in specific activities to enhance the development of critical understanding of performance/composition issues (weekly instrumental/composition class, performance practice, assessment presentations, attendance at and critique of professional performances).
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 | $2,005.00 | $1,716.00 | not applicable | $4,890.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is part of the University Connections Program and is taught in partner schools and colleges across the Tasmanian school year. Please check the unit outline or contact the unit coordinator for further information. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Written portfolio presentation (20%)|Task 2: Instrumental/vocal strand: Mid-year Recital, Composition strand: Mid-year Presentation (15%)|Task 3: Instrumental/vocal strand: End of year Recital, Composition strand: End of year Presentation and performance (65%) |
| 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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