Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9019
Title: Performance 3 (postgrad level)
Long Title: Performance 3 (postgrad level)
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 25
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module consists of the preparation and presentation of a professional performance at postgraduate level.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Realise personal potential for expert technical development
LO2 Express a confident, mature and individual artistic personality
LO3 Apply mentored, experiential and research-based learning to creative performance
LO4 Collaborate as a peer to achieve a high level of interactive expression in ensemble performance
LO5 Employ effective strategies in self-promotion and project realisation
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
Specialised solo performance projects
An expert programme demonstrating performance-career orientated skills including effective communication in public performance, mastery of technical and stylistic elements and integration of new interpretative insights into the chosen repertoire
Supportive Research
Historical, Stylistic and Contextual research to inform an individual synthetic performance
Promotion Skills
Development and deployment of print and electronic presentation skills to promote performance projects
Audio-visual documentation
Use of digital audio and video recording to effectively document performance projects
Performance Masterclass
Opportunity to obtain specific supervision from an expert in their area
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
Programme of appropriate repertory, professionally promoted with supportive programme notes, and with audio-visual recording of the performance
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Individual instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual practice Every Week 27.00 27
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Performance research Every Week 7.00 7
Total Hours 35.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 35.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Books, Journals, CDs. Instrument specific reading and listening bibliography will be provided by the lecturer.
  • Neill Tortorella. (2013), Starting Your Career as a Musician, New York, [ISBN: 978-1-58115-928-8].
  • Susan Hallam and Helena Gaunt. (2012), Preparing for Success: A Guide for Young Musicians, Croydon, [ISBN: 978-0-85473-903-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Johnston, Philip. (2004), The Practice Revolution, Practice Spot Press, [ISBN: 10: 095819050X; ISBN-13: 978-0958190503].
  • Machlis, Joseph and Forney, Kristine. (2003), The Enjoyment of Music, An Introduction to Perceptive Listening, 9th. W.W. Norton & Co.Inc, [ISBN: 9780393978797].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Reference sites for recordings, www.arkivmusic.com; www.naxos.com.
  • website, apple. (2001), iTunes.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 4 Group Elective 1