Course overview
This course is intended to provide students with the skills and understanding to produce an initial written or performed project relevant to their specialisation. This will involve a performed program of approximately 25 minutes duration or a written work of approximately 6,000 words or original performed composition of equivalent musical significance. Projects must demonstrate adequate facility in the handling of appropriate creative ideas bearing upon the specialisation concerned and deemed to be at Honours level. Preparatory work will be supervised individually or in small groups as approved by the Conservatorium and will involve the student in developing knowledge, skills and insights bearing upon the project to be completed. Effective research and the development of creative output are central to this project. To assist with the completion of this project study will include individual or small group (maximum 4 students) supervisions/lessons with specialist conservatorium staff.
Course learning outcomes
- Exhibit facility in working within the genres and styles associated with the musical specialisation concerned.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the overarching structure of music and its role as an expressive art
- Display flexibility of musical thought and judgement within the musical specialisation concerned
- Show independence, initiative and a desire for continued self-improvement as a musician