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.
In this stream you will be guided to create performances that challenge, expand and subvert traditional concert practices and performance formats, producing innovative and immersive work that … For more content click the Read More button below.
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 derived from particular historical periods, genres and approaches to music interpretation. The course will help students to develop a stylistically informed performance with careful consideration of relevant technical and interpretative issues. Creative Projects in Performance and Composition is aimed at enhancing performance and presentation skills through collaborative projects between musicians, between musicians and composers, and between musicians and members of production teams. Music Analysis examines and applies a range of strategies for analyzing a broad range of music. Each strategy will begin with a problem: of technique, of experience, of description. Dedicated forums in the Performance Laboratory course provide a space for instructional learning in private and group situations, for observational and experiential learning in workshops and formal performance settings, and for experimental learning in environments that emphasize the development of creativity and individuality.
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 assessed for eligibility after the completion of MUSC1707 Performance Laboratory A by a panel chosen by the Program Authority.
1. A minimum grade of 80% achieved in the practical examination of Performance Laboratory A (MUSC1707)
AND
2. Grades achieved for the ensemble assessment, written assignments and in-class performance presentations for Performance Laboratory A (MUSC1707).
Learning Outcomes
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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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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
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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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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
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The skills involved in scholarly enquiry, such as information literacy, critical analysis, and writing
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An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity through participation in and study of diverse musical practices and values
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Music - BMus3436 - Music
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 18 UOC.
Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Gateway Course6 Units of Credit:
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