Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8007
Title: Community Music Project 1
Long Title: Community Music Project 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module seeks to prepare the learner to run creative music workshops in a variety of settings. Areas such as project planning, funding and evaluation will be covered, alongside the development of instrumental and vocal skills suitable for use in this area. Observation and participation in existing projects as well as the devising of new project work are important aspects in this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a wide range of music facilitation skills for enabling participants, both musicians and non musicians, to engage in creative music workshops in a variety of settings
LO2 Experience and appraise workshop skills and project management through observation and participation in established projects
LO3 Respond to musical interactions and react to group dynamics and other issues involved in effective community music practice
LO4 Acquire a secure foundation on piano / voice / guitar / percussion for use in workshop settings
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).
13000 MUSC7001 Intro:Therapy/Community Music
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
Workshop Techniques and Project Management
Developing music facilitation skills for workshop activities, group composition and their application in workshop settings. Planning, preparation and evaluation of projects.
Practical Skills Development
Group instrumental and vocal lessons to establish a secure technique for use in workshop settings
Observation
Observation and evaluation of projects currently taking place
Role of Music and the Arts within the Community
The role of community arts in a range of contexts and an understanding of the responsibilities and implications involved in work in specialist areas such as hospitals or special needs units
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Supervised group music project in a community setting
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Musical and facilitation skills
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Journal on semester content, including, but not limited to, evaluation of own project, critical analysis of projects observed and documentation of skills acquired
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 Class based work on facilitation techniques and project management skills; instrumental instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Attendance of community based arts projects Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact To include personal project planning and research Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Instrumental practice Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bean, John & Oldfield, Amelia. (2005), Pied Piper: A Handbook of Musical Games to Develop Basic Skills, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, [ISBN: 1853029947].
  • Hunt, Peter. (2001), Voiceworks, A Handbook for Singing, Oxford Universiy Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 0193435497].
  • Gadsby, David and Harrop, Beatrice ed.. (2002), Flying a Round, A & C Black Publishers Ltd., London, [ISBN: 071366343X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cork City Council. (2009), The use of music as a tool for social inclusion - Report, Cork City Council, Cork, [ISBN: 9780902282124].
  • Higgins, Lee. (2012), Community Music In Theory and In Practice, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780199777839].
  • Leck, Graeme. (2003), Performance Making: A Manual for Workshops, Currency Pty Ltd., UK, [ISBN: 0868196738].
  • Sanderson, Ana. (1995), Banana Splits, A & C Publishers Ltd., London, [ISBN: 0713641967].
  • Moser, Peter and McKay, George ed.. (2005), Community Music: A Handbook, Russel House Publishing Ltd., p.UK, [ISBN: 1903855705].
  • Everitt, Anthony. (1999), Joining In, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, London, [ISBN: 0903319764].
  • Fitzgerald, Sandy. (2004), An Outburst of Frankness: Community Arts in Ireland, New Island Books, Ireland, [ISBN: 1904301649].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 5 Elective
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 7 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 5 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 7 Elective