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MUS5116 20 Credit Points<br />

Practicum 2<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Prerequisite :<br />

MUS5113 Practicum 1<br />

This unit is designed to allow students to accumulate experience<br />

by undertaking professional practice or a practical special topic in<br />

an area relevant to the student’s specialisation. The opportunity<br />

will be available either internally or through industry partners.<br />

The choice of project is subject to the applicant's suitability to the<br />

activity selected and the approval of the music postgraduate<br />

committee.<br />

MUS5117 20 Credit Points<br />

Screen Composition Preparation<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

In this unit students commence preparation of a composition<br />

project for screen, with view to rehearsing and recording the<br />

work. Emphasis will be placed on developing compositional craft<br />

in the student’s genre of specialisation. Supporting ancillary<br />

studies will also be undertaken relevant to the student’s needs and<br />

vocational interests.<br />

MUS5118 20 Credit Points<br />

Screen Composition<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Prerequisite :<br />

MUS5117 Screen Composition Preparation<br />

In this unit the student will complete, record and deliver a<br />

composition project for screen. Emphasis will be placed on<br />

creating a final product in conjunction with a production team.<br />

Supporting ancillary studies will also be undertaken relevant to<br />

the student’s needs and vocational interests.<br />

MUS6111 20 Credit Points<br />

Masters Principal Practice: Minor Project 1<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Candidates will design, create, and realise a musical project,<br />

culminating in a public performance. The nature of the project<br />

may be of modest length, but should be substantial in terms of<br />

quality, sophistication, and professional mastery. The project<br />

must reflect high professional standards and should demonstrate<br />

the candidate’s mastery of their particular area of musical<br />

specialisation. The precise nature and content of the project must<br />

be approved by the music postgraduate committee. Supporting<br />

ancillary studies may be undertaken as relevant to the project and<br />

area of specialisation.<br />

MUS6112 20 Credit Points<br />

Practicum<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

This unit is designed to allow students to accumulate experience<br />

by undertaking professional practice or a practical special topic in<br />

an area relevant to the student’s specialisation. The opportunity<br />

will be available either internally or through industry partners.<br />

The project should demonstrate the candidate’s mastery of current<br />

professional practices, and innovation or leadership in the field.<br />

The choice of project is subject to the applicant's suitability to the<br />

activity selected and the approval of the music postgraduate<br />

committee.<br />

MUS6113 20 Credit Points<br />

Research Methods<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

This unit provides an introduction to the scope, bibliography, and<br />

prominent methodologies of music research. Emphasis will be<br />

placed on acquiring research skills and on developing competency<br />

in professional academic writing and discourse.<br />

MUS6114 20 Credit Points<br />

Special Topic 1<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

This unit is designed to allow candidates to undertake a special<br />

topic as an individualised programme of instruction. The<br />

opportunity will be available either internally or through industry<br />

partners. The choice of project is subject to the applicant's<br />

suitability to the activity selected and the approval of the course<br />

coordinator.<br />

MUS6115 20 Credit Points<br />

Masters Principal Practice: Minor Project 2<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Prerequisite :<br />

MUS6111 Masters Principal Practice: Minor Project 1<br />

Candidates will design, create, and realise a musical project,<br />

culminating in a public performance event. The nature of the<br />

project should be substantial in terms of quality, sophistication,<br />

and professional mastery, but may be of modest or intermediate<br />

length. This project must reflect the highest professional<br />

standards and should demonstrate the candidate’s mastery of their<br />

particular area of musical specialisation. The precise nature and<br />

content of the project must be approved by the postgraduate music<br />

academic committee. Supporting ancillary studies may be<br />

undertaken as relevant to the project and area of specialisation.<br />

MUS6116 20 Credit Points<br />

Masters Seminar<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

In this unit students will develop ideas and write a proposal for a<br />

major research project relevant to their area of specialisation. The<br />

research project may take on a variety of formats, such as a<br />

dissertation, lecture recital, critical edition of a musical work/s,<br />

recording project, or historical performance project. Students will<br />

develop and refine their ideas through periodic seminar<br />

presentations. The seminars will also provide the opportunity for<br />

the discussion of a wide variety of issues and topics in academic<br />

and professional musical discourse, such as aesthetics, musical<br />

analysis, performance practices, and historical and sociological<br />

musicology.<br />

MUS6117 20 Credit Points<br />

Special Topic 2<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Prerequisite :<br />

MUS6114 Special Topic 1<br />

This unit is designed to allow candidates to undertake a special<br />

topic as an individualised programme of instruction. The<br />

opportunity will be available either internally or through industry<br />

partners. The choice of project is subject to the applicant's<br />

suitability to the activity selected and the approval of the course<br />

coordinator.<br />

MUS6118 30 Credit Points<br />

Masters Principal Practice: Major Project<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Prerequisite :<br />

MUS6115 Masters Principal Practice: Minor Project 2<br />

Candidates will design, create, and realise a major musical<br />

project, culminating in a public performance event of a substantial<br />

nature. This project must reflect the highest professional<br />

standards and should demonstrate the candidate’s mastery of their<br />

particular area of musical specialisation. The content of the<br />

project should be closely linked to the candidate’s other research<br />

specialisations. The precise nature and content of the project must<br />

be approved by the music postgraduate committee.<br />

MUS6119 30 Credit Points<br />

Final Research Project<br />

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS<br />

Prerequisite :<br />

MUS6116 Masters Seminar<br />

In this unit students will develop and execute a major and original<br />

research project relevant to their principal practice area of<br />

specialisation. The research project may include work in a variety<br />

of different formats (such as a written dissertation, a lecture<br />

recital, a critical edition, or a recording), but is subject to the<br />

approval of the music postgraduate committee.<br />

284 ECU <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Course Guide 2008

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