2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUSI1320 Practical Skills

20 creditsClass Size: 145

Module manager: Dr Karen Burland
Email: music-modules@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally A level Music or equivalent

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the range of fundamental skills required for musical performance
- Engage practically in music-making
- Work effectively in a group
- Engage in self-directed learning
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on their own progress and achievement

Syllabus

A range of ensemble practical activities supplemented by lectures and workshops introducing relevant practical skills. Examples of practical activities might include: orchestras, choral groups, bands and ensembles. The lectures and workshops
introduce the module, detail relevant reflective and self-assessment aspects and support practical activity being pursued in groups.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Practical	15	2.00	30.00
Private study hours			165.00
Total Contact hours			35.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

50 hours - Rehearsal preparation, reading and listening
30 hours - Recording and reviewing of progress
85 hours - Practice or rehearsal

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Interim report
Direct monitoring and supervision during rehearsals and practical classes

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	tutor assessment of contribution to practical work outcome	50.00
In-course Assessment	coursework/continuous assessment	25.00
Written Work	including learning contract, interim report and final report	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/03/2009

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