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ED1M22-The Performing Practitioner (2)

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 4
Terms in which taught: Spring
Module Convenor: N Franke
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: n.franke@reading.ac.uk

Aims:

  • To develop practical and musicianship skills at the appropriate level
  • To equip students to respond to aspects of musical team work, where applicable
  • To provide an understanding of the criteria for effective learning in music

    Assessable learning outcomes:
    On successful completion of this module, students will:

  • Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the components of music, including rhythm, scales and repertoire
  • Display an understanding of the skills required to successfully interact with other musicians through group music making
  • Develop an understanding of the skills required in instrumental/ vocal work
  • Apply the instrumental/vocal skills developed to a performance situation

    Additional outcomes:

  • Enhanced knowledge of the components of music, including rhythm, scales and repertoire
  • Enhanced confidence in playing instruments
  • Gaining more experience of participating in musical ensembles, which may include orchestras or choirs

    Outline content:

  • rhythm and improvisation work
  • group or individual learning
  • scales, modes or other musical patterns
  • ensemble participation
  • knowledge and development of repertoire

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    This module has three pathways. It either consists of individual instrumental/ vocal lessons and participation in university provided group music making such as orchestra, choir and jazz band or consists of group lessons in guitar or of group lessons in percussion, subject to availability and demand.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures
    Tutorials/seminars      
    Practicals   Either Route A Instrumental/ vocal (1:1 teaching) 6 hrs Orchestra/ chorus (group work) 23 hrs Or Route B Guitar or percussion classes 15 hrs    
    Other contact (eg study visits)      
    Total hours   29 hrs or 15 hrs   
    Number of essays or assignments      
    Other (eg major seminar paper)   Route A: Teacher’s report and end-of-term-concert participation 1 Route B: Practical assessments 1    

    Assessment:
    Coursework Assessment for Route A is based on the Instrumental Tutor’s report and participation in the end-of-term concert; Route B has a practical assessment at the end of term
    Relative percentage of coursework : 100%

    Examinations: None

    Requirements for a pass 40%

    Reassessment arrangements re-submission of assignment by a date specified by Exam Board

    Last updated: 7 December 2009

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