MUSC8125 - Inclusive Music: Facilitation

Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8125
Title: Inclusive Music: Facilitation
Long Title: Inclusive Music: Facilitation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: Inclusive Music Facilitation explores the facilitation of music-making and performance in an inclusive ensemble and enhances necessary music technology skills
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 relate well to peers of a variety of (dis)abilities in an inclusive creative setting.
LO2 plan and implement inclusive music creation ensemble sessions including rehearsals and open rehearsals / performances
LO3 assess and evaluate key points of Disability Equality policies and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
LO4 facilitate compositions for inclusive music ensembles with participants with a broad range of (dis)abilities.
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
13193 MUSC7025 Music & Technology 4
18152 DRAM7018 Sound Design
18160 MUSC8041 Music & Technology 5
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.
MUSC7006 - Music & Technology 3 or equivalent
 
Indicative Content
Inclusive Music Performance
Working with participants of a variety of (dis)ability to create ensemble music.
Facilitating inclusive music-making
Discussion about, and facilitaition of, participation in an inclusive creative group including Disability Equality, the UNCRPD, and Creative Enabling.
Music Technology & Composition
Using a broad range of technology tools to facilitate music creation and composition for participants.
Vulnerable Adult Training
Compliance with HSE guidelines and certification. Risk Assessment for working with vulnerable adults and people with disabilities.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Third Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Delivery Period 1
Assessment Description
Reflective report on activity - both in class and during self-directed learning and collaboration with other members of the group.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Delivery Period 1
Assessment Description
Coordinate and lead inclusive music rehearsal sessions. (Between weeks 5 and 12)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Delivery Period 1
Assessment Description
Short composition for inclusive music ensemble.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Third Week Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Mentoring an inclusive music ensemble participant
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Set up and perform in an inclusive music ensemble performance and associated rehearsals
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Ideate, Facilitate, Create compositions for inclusive music ensemble performance (Between weeks 8 and 12)
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
Lab Contact Inclusive Music Ensemble Setup and Practice Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Inclusive Music Facilitation Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Collaboration with members of the Inclusive Music Ensemble from other levels Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Course work Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kate Hatton (Editor). (2015), Towards an Inclusive Arts Education, Trentham Books, [ISBN: 9781858566542].
  • Anna Lakatos. (2023), The Music Producer's Creative Guide to Ableton Live 11, Packt Publishing, [ISBN: 978-1801817639].
Recommended 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