MU3001 Making Music 3
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 2
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
30
SCQF level
SCQF level 9
Planned timetable
To be arranged
Module coordinator
Dr B Williams
Module Staff
Dr B Williams
Module description
This module caters for students aiming to make music to a professional level or students wishing to go on to study practical music at postgraduate level: students can choose to focus on solo performance, composition or conducting. The module emphasises how students can best present their unique creative voice in their final public performance. Teaching will include instrumental/vocal/conducting lessons at the Music Centre (covering five hours' tuition over the semester), masterclasses with professional musicians and weekly performance classes. Students will also receive teaching in creative entrepreneurship to enhance their understanding of the music profession.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ACHIEVE A MARK OF 11 OR MORE IN MU2001,STUDENTS LACKING THE PRE-REQUISITE CAN AUDITION FOR ENTRANCE TO THE MODULE
Assessment pattern
60% exam 40% coursework
Re-assessment
60% exam 40% coursework
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
1-hour seminars (11 weeks), 1-hour tutorials (11 weeks), 30-minute instrumental vocal lessons (11 weeks), Masterclasses and repetiteur time (9.5 hours over semester)
Scheduled learning hours
37
Guided independent study hours
263
Intended learning outcomes
- To prepare a solo performance (or portfolio of compositions) of demanding repertoire through reflective, self-directed work
- To have an ability to synthesize (sometimes contradictory) feedback into a coherent artistic identity
- To have an awareness of the music profession and how their skills can be professionally recognised
- To have the ability to articulate and visually project an artistic identity