Module Details
| Module Code: |
MUSC9018 |
| Title: |
Reflective Portfolio (Masters)
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Long Title:
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Reflective Portfolio (Masters)
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| NFQ Level: |
Expert |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2121 - Music & Performing Arts
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| Module Description: |
A portfolio of documents and recordings which collates and reflects on the professional learning and artistic growth that takes place during the course of the Masters programme.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Evaluate the post-graduate study experience |
| LO2 |
Produce a professional portfolio which critically reflects on and reviews individual performances |
| LO3 |
Critically assess the learning processes involved with launching a career as a professional musician |
| LO4 |
Demonstrate the integration of critical thinking processes within the portfolio |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Presentation
The Reflective Portfolio should be presented as a hard copy, printed in A4 with 2cm top, bottom, left & right margins;
have the text 1.5 spaced and justified;
utilise the 12-point Times New Roman Font throughout, except for any appended material (e.g. promotional material and/or programmes); pages should be numbered;
include a Contents page, summarising titles and commencing page numbers of each of the sections listed below;
include a Bibliography;
The finished portfolio should be ring-bound between a cover-sheet and a cardboard end-cover, and accompanied by a recording of each of the public performances presented for assessment. The main text should be 25-30 pages in length (based on 1.5 spacing). This approximates to c.7,500 words.
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Introduction
A brief account of the learner's artistic and educational background, and motivations and aspirations in undertaking this programme.
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Learning
Reflections on learning experiences associated with lessons, workshops, masterclasses, and ensemble collaborations undertaken as part of the Masters programme, including technical, artistic and interpersonal issues.
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Performances
Reflections on each of the public performances, dealing with aspects of performance which may include artistic, technical, logistical and communication issues
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Professional Studies
Reflections on the learning associated with the Professional Studies Module
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Bibliography
Publications referred to in the text, which the learner found useful or meaningful
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Discography
Recordings referred to in the learner reflections
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Appendices
To include concert/recital programmes and other promotional material, CD recordings of concerts/recitals, and presentation notes for the Professional Studies module
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Collation, reflection, writing |
Every Week |
7.00 |
7 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Gillie E J Bolton. (2010), Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, London, [ISBN: 978-1848602120].
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Modern Language Association. (2016), MLA Handbook, 8th. [ISBN: 9781603292627].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Trevor Herbert. (2001), Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing about Music, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-1860962363].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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David Boud. (2001), Using journal writing to enhance
reflective practice, Promoting Journal Writing in Adult
Education,
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