Key facts
UNE unit code: MUSI140
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit provides the foundations for you to develop an independent, professional standard of creative practice and practice based research.
You will examine concepts of musical creativity, originality and innovation and develop a deeper understanding of how this pertains to your individual practice and specialisation in performance, composition or music technology and production.
You will devise a small scale creative project tailored to your own musical interests and will be supported through the development of that project via structured learning materials that examine all stages of the project. This includes idea generation, communication, planning and management, resourcing and audience generation.
You will engage in reflective practice throughout the unit via individual and group based reflection.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
There are no requisites for this unit.
Notes
Students training to be qualified school music teachers are required to study four units in musical performance to meet the Subject Content Requirements outlined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NSWESA). MUSI140 can be counted towards these requirements if 'Music Performance' forms the basis of the 'Research Informed Creative Project'. Students enrolled in the Diploma of Music Technology must undertake a technology or production related project.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify, research, communicate and model creative concepts, creative practice workflows and methodologies in their chosen area of specialty;
- employ fundamental research literacies to inform creative practice projects through identification, analysis and evaluation of a range of sources;
- communicate and reflectively evaluate creative practice goals, workflows, methodologies and outcomes individually and in groups; and
- apply and demonstrate knowledge of creative practice workflows and research skills to the development and execution of creative practice projects.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Written proposal No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Written Task No. Words: 1250 |
| Assessment 3 - Option a | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Research-informed Creative Project - Music Performance. Students must complete one of the three options for Assessment 3. It is mandatory for students to pass this assessment in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 - Option b | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Research-informed Creative Project - Composition. Students must complete one of the three options for Assessment 3. It is mandatory for students to pass this assessment in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 - Option c | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Research-informed Creative Project - Music Technology/Production. Students must complete one of the three options for Assessment3. It is mandatory for students to pass this assessment in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Structured Individual and Group Forum Participation No. Words: 750 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Project Management for Musicians: Recordings, Concerts, Tours, Studios and More
ISBN: 9780876391358
Feist, J., Berklee Press 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music
ISBN: 9780190670580
Myles Beeching, A., Oxford University Press 3rd ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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