Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title POPULAR PRACTICAL STUDY 1
Code MUSI104
Coordinator Mr SE Stafford
Music
S.Stafford@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

To enable students to develop group rehearsal skills.

To enable students to develop group performance skills.

To enable students to improve their individual instrumental or vocal technique, focusing on the ability to perform with confidence and fluency.

To help students to gain a greater awareness of the issues that support the performance of popular music.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will develop communication and interpretative skills through the rehearsal of popular music.

(LO2) Students will develop their communication and performance skills through the live performance of popular music.

(LO3) Students will be given the opportunity to study, practice, learn and develop their individual instrumental and/or vocal skills.

(LO4) Students will develop their teamwork skills in their groups, to formulate, organise, prepare and deliver a short performance.

(LO5)

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Improving own learning/performance - Self-awareness/self-analysis

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Negotiation skills

(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

(S6) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S7) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

Syllabus
 

A series of platform sessions, workshops and tutorials will take place, which, through the use of student-led learning activities, will explore such topics as: group dynamics, ensemble skills, stagecraft, exploring different textures, and using backing vocals. In addition, students receive individual instrumental tuition, tailored to the students’ individual needs, building on existing technical, expressive and creative skills.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Description: Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Description: Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial Description: Teaching Method 4 - Masterclass Description: Visiting professionals to give insights into music industry skills and practice Teaching Method 5 - Tutorial Description: One-to-one tutorials for performance mark feedback

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 0

 4

 10

       14
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 92
TOTAL HOURS 106

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  10 Minutes    20       
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  c.10 minutes    50       
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  1500 words    30       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.