Course overview
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and understanding to produce a significant written or performed project relevant to their specialisation. This will involve a performed program of approximately 50 minutes duration plus a 3000 word Exegesis, or a written paper of approximately 12,000 words or original composition of equivalent musical significance. Projects must demonstrate familiarity with and skills in the formulation 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 considerable time spent developing specialist knowledge, skills and insights bearing upon the project to be completed. Focused research and the development of finessed creative output are at the heart of this project. To assist with the completion of the project student study will include individual or small group (maximum 4 students) supervisions/lessons directed by specialist conservatorium staff.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the elements comprising the musical specialisation concerned
- Exhibit a high level of musical self-awareness and critical judgement
- Show well-developed understanding of the professional musical world, its musical standards and the context in which the specialisation concerned operates
- Display reliability and flexibility in responding to a wide variety of musical challenges
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 29035
Section PF01
Size 1
Available 0
Class number 29036
Section PF02
Size 1
Available 1
Class number 24397
Section RH01
Size 50
Available 49
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54342
Section PF01
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 58989
Section PF02
Size 1
Available 1
Class number 58988
Section RH01
Size 1
Available 0
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