Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
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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