Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9010
Title: Performance 1 (postgrad level)
Long Title: Performance 1 (postgraduate le
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Public performance of an instrumental/vocal programme appropriate to level 9
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate specific research, technical and stylistic aspects to achieve an artistic performance
LO2 Design effective public performance programmes
LO3 Demonstrate an expert level of technical and artistic proficiency
LO4 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of musical interpretation in a specialist area
LO5 Generate independent artistic insights in the chosen area of specialism
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research and design
Research and design of individualised programme
Technical Expertise
Variety of approaches to effective learning of diverse technical and musical challenges
Presentation and delivery
Strategies for effective communication with an audience in a public performance setting
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Public Performance, supported by appropriate promotional and programme material
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Individual lesson Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual practice and research Every Week 37.00 37
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Performance research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Madeline Bruser. (1999), The Art of Practicing, Bell Tower, New York, [ISBN: 0-609-80177-5].
  • William Westney. (2006), The Perfect Wrong Note, Amadeus Press, [ISBN: 978-1574671452].
  • David Buswell. (2006), Performance Strategies for Musicians, MX Publishing, [ISBN: 978-1904312222].
  • Gerald Klickstein. (2009), The Musician's Way, OUP USA, [ISBN: 978-0195343137].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 2 Group Elective 1