2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUS0002 Music in Practice

20 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Hyunah Cho
Email: h.cho@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Students wishing to take performance in this module need a minimum of ABRSM, Trinity, Guildhall or Rockschool Grade 7 (or demonstrate that they are of equivalent standard).

Module replaces

MUSS0040 Introduction to Music Studies

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module allows you to practice your skills within a specific area of Music, whether it be performance, composition, music business, or music technology. Depending on your choice of project, you might create an audio design for a film clip or a video marketing pitch; alternatively, you might work with a teacher to compose a short piece or present a formal instrumental or vocal recital. Individual or small group instruction will support your practical development.

Objectives

This module aims to support you in developing one area of your practical engagement with music. For students in music technology, music business, or in composition, the module is taught primarily via individual or small group supervisions which introduce new skills and provide opportunities for individual development and formative feedback. Students taking performance will receive 10 1-hour lessons with an instrumental or vocal teacher as part of the preparation for a final recital.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Prepare and deliver an individual project that demonstrates proficiency in your chosen area of practice.
2. Identify connections between theory and practice.
3. Engage creatively with technical or artistic problems.

Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

4. Identify strategies for managing your personal/professional development and learning.
5. Communicate appropriately.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	10	1.00	10.00
seminars	1	1.00	1.00
Private study hours			189.00
Total Contact hours			11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will receive individual feedback during supervisions and lessons.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Portfolio: EITHER a Recital (10-minutes) OR a composition OR a project, presented with brief report.	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 06/03/2024

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