Key facts
UNE unit code: MUSI340
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- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 12
Unit information
In this capstone unit, you will pursue an independent music project in performance practice, composition, music technology, musicology, or a combination of any of these areas.
You will develop specialised knowledge and skills in your area(s) of choice through a range of methodologies and practices used in professional work environments, and prepare yourself a pathway for further learning.
You will be guided by area experts in the design, management and completion of an individually tailored music project, with the opportunity for feedback on your project from your peers.
Please ensure that you inform the Unit Coordinator of your chosen areas(s) for your music project no less than two weeks before the commencement of the trimester.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply knowledge in the field of music to define, plan and appropriately communicate a practical project or research topic in their area of specialisation;
- apply relevant disciplinary methods and processes in the field of music to develop a topic or project in either composition and production, musicology or performance;
- research, evaluate and synthesise ideas and sources independently; and
- organise and present project ideas and outcomes coherently via appropriate modes of expression, including written, verbal and/or with the aid of multi-media technologies.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Project Proposal No. Words: 3000 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Online activities No. Words: 3000 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 3 - Assurance Task - Option B | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Project with iterative supervision - Musicology Students must pass this Assurance Task in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 6000 |
| Assessment 3 - Assurance Task with iterative supervision - Option A | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Project with iterative supervision - Composition and Production Students must pass this Assurance Task in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 6000 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 3 - Assurance Task with iterative supervision - Option C | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Project with iterative supervision - Performance Students must pass this Assurance Task in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 6000 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Undergraduate Research in Music: A Guide for Students
ISBN: 9780415787833
Gregory Young, Jenny Olin Shanahan, Routledge 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity
ISBN: 9781118297704
Sawyer, K., John Wiley and Sons 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music
ISBN: 9780190670580
Myles Beeching, A., Oxford University Press 3rd ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Project Management for Musicians: Recordings, Concerts, Tours, Studios and More
ISBN: 9780876391358
Feist, J., Berklee Press 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
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