Overview
Music Creative Practice offers intensive pre-professional training in performance or composition in a self-selected musical style or tradition, including Jazz and World Music.
The stream is structured around three core courses. The gateway course, Music Performance Styles and Interpretation, develops specialised knowledge of a range of music styles including those … For more content click the Read More button below.
Music Creative Practice also enables students to develop excellence in a comprehensive range of ensemble practices, in other theoretical and critical subjects, in music from various styles, genres and cultures as preparation for professional work in music performance, arranging and composition, music teaching, practice-based research, broadcasting and recording, music journalism, and arts administration. Graduates may also pursue further qualifications in music education.
The Music Creative Practice Stream is one of four streams within the Bachelor of Music (UNSW BMus) four-year, full time degree.
Students wishing to enter this stream will be selected at the end of semester one in the second year of study in the single degree or third year of study in the dual degree by a panel chosen by the Program Authority. Selection will be based on the following criteria:
A minimum grade of 80% in the practical examination of the Performance Laboratory 2 course.The ensemble assessment, Performance Seminar and Performance Workshop grades from the Performance Laboratory 2 course.The practical teacher's semester report grade.
Learning Outcomes
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The skills involved in scholarly enquiry, such as information literacy, critical analysis, and writing
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An in-depth engagement with discipline-specific knowledge, such as Instrumental or vocal performance, composition, score reading and writing skills, inner hearing, repertoire knowledge, and performance practice
3.
High levels of oral and written communication, supported with discipline-based forms of communication such as scores and music performance
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Identify and formulate solutions to performance problems with intellectual and aesthetic independence
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An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity through participation in and study of diverse musical practices and values
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Information literacy - the skills to locate, evaluate and use relevant information
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Capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for creative problem-solving through practical music studies
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The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity, developed primarily through opportunities for performing and/or composing, and being involved in concert organizing and musical leadership
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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
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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
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Demonstrate an ability to adapt knowledge and performance skills in diverse musical contexts
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Music (Honours) - BMus (Hons)3440 - Music (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 18 UOC.
Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
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