2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MUS5343M Applied Performance Studies
30 creditsClass Size: 35
Module manager: Dr Simon Baines
Email: S.G.Baines@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
On this module, students will identify solo, ensemble or other performance project activity complementing their repertoire interests or career goals, offering some breadth and variety in relation to activity elsewhere on their programme. Assessment of performance activity (whether in concert or otherwise) will be via a portfolio submission (60%), and planning documentation (Learning Contract) (40%)Objectives
The module enables students to explore and demonstrate the development of identified performance skills in focused project work, which may take place in a range of scenarios. Each student’s specific project should relate to their own orientation and development. This could mean (but is not limited to): ensemble work, pedagogic studies, performance practice studies, work-based learning, work on doubling- or second instruments, adaptation/transcription/editing, creative exploration, etc. Students will be supported in developing their performance interests within wider musicological, historical, psychological, technological and cultural contexts, communicating these in a professionally-relevant manner.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Deliver a portfolio of materials evidencing a specific performance project related to their repertoire interests and career aspirations.
2. Document and evaluate preparations for their project using appropriate supporting materials
3. Evidence awareness of relevant contexts surrounding their project, whether historical, cultural, or in terms of specific performance traditions and conventions.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Apply appropriate self-criticism at the end of a project.
5. Document and reflect on their development.
6. Take responsibility for planning and management of a project.
Syllabus
Students will be supported by an academic supervisor, vocal/instrumental lessons as appropriate, and a series of plenary workshops. (Indicative list of workshop sessions, generally ordered in relation to module journey and cohort make-up Reflecting on performance; performance assessment Working with the School’s facilities and technical support Ensemble skills, stagecraft, planning & leading rehearsals Building a performer’s portfolio; sources, methods and media Writing reflectively about your performance; working with recordings to support performance decisions Editing and presenting your recordings Performance development research Writing a final reflective evaluation on an individual project)
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 5 | 0.50 | 2.50 |
| Practical | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Seminar | 9 | 1.50 | 13.50 |
| Private study hours | 279.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students receive formative feedback via: tutorial meetings with academic supervisor; qualitative feedback on formative elements I and II; lessons with instrumental/vocal teacher. The Project Report element carries a mark (40%) but also has formative function in relation to the final Portfolio submission.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Project Report: In the form of an Individual Learning Contract with progress narrative (2000-2500 words plus relevant media) | 40.00 |
| Portfolio | Collection of materials relevant to the student’s project, to include (see note below) | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Indicative contents of portfolio: Audio/video or other media documenting performance activity; Artistic narrative; Reflective review of learning Formative submissions precede the summative submissions: - Initial Statement of Intent - Formative elements I (typically 1/ end of assessment period (term week 18; S_29) - Formative elements II (varies according to timing of individual projects, but typically by July)
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 30/01/2024
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