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Learning Outcomes

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Engagement with music in its interdisciplinary context through the study of music history, music ethnography/anthropology, and music technology
2.
High levels of oral and written communication, supported with discipline-based forms of communication such as scores, music performance and recordings
  • Scholars
3.
Skills required for collaboration and contribution to the international community are developed through individual instrumental or vocal performance, composition, ensemble performances and the study of diverse musical styles and practices
  • Global Citizens
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
4.
The skills involved in scholarly enquiry, such as information literacy, critical analysis, and writing
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
5.
The capacity of creating and maintaining a safe and challenging music studio environment
  • Professionals
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The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity, developed primarily through opportunities for performing and composing, and being involved in concert organizing and musical leadership
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
7.
Identify and formulate solutions to pedagogical problems with intellectual and artistic independence
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
8.
An in-depth engagement with discipline-specific knowledge, such as musicological method and educational psychology, instrumental or vocal performance, score reading, inner hearing, repertoire knowledge and compositional style
  • Scholars
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Respect for ethical practice and social responsibility are fostered through links with the music industry and music communities and discussions of professional practices in theory and practice alike
  • Professionals
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Demonstrate an ability to adapt performance knowledge and teaching skills in diverse contexts
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
11.
An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity through participation in and study of diverse musical practices and thinking
  • Global Citizens
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Capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for problem-solving through studies in music performance or composition, pedagogical methods, and academic tasks involving theoretical issues
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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The skills in planning, assessing and reporting for effective studio-based learning
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Information literacy - the skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information
  • Professionals

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Music - BMus3436 - Music

Specialisation Structure
18 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 18 UOC.

Core Courses

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

MUSC3808
6 UOC
Becoming a Performer
MUSC3804
6 UOC
Educating the Musical Novice

Gateway Course

You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

MUSC2802
6 UOC
Music Studio Teaching

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