Module Details
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Title MAJOR PROJECT
Code MUMA601
Coordinator Dr L Tsang
Music
Lee.Tsang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Aims

This module enables students to specialise and pursue a larger-scale music performance project of their own choosing.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To be able to carry out a large–scale project that involves or relates to music performance.

(LO2) To be able to demonstrate technical proficiency in the chosen specialism.

(LO3) To be able to interpret with contextual understanding musical texts or environments or situations.

(LO4) To be able to manage time effectively in a mainly self-directed project.

(LO5) To be able to communicate ideas sufficiently clearly in a music performance or music performance-related context.

(S1) Contextualisation of knowledge.

(S2) Technical control of a (musical) medium or methodology.

(S3) Interpretation and critical judgment.

(S4) Personal management.

(S5) Communication and interaction.

Syllabus
 

Content for each student will depend on the chosen specialism/output type. The focus will be on ensuring the work is suitable for a project of longer duration/larger scale, in particular from the following perspectives:
1. structure and balance of content
2. how to ensure effective communication
3. technical assurance/appropriateness of methods and style

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching method: Tutorials.
Notes: Students have the option of replacing practical support with additional academic guidance tutorials if they are not pursuing a practical Major Project (e.g. the recital) or are pursuing only limited practical components and do not require the full allocation of instrumental lessons.

Teaching method: Practical.
Description: One to one instrumental teaching with a relevant specialist tutor.
Notes: Students have the option of replacing practical support with additional academic guidance tutorials if they are not pursuing a practical Major Project (e.g. the recital) or are pursuing only limited practical components and do not require the full allocation of instrumental lessons.

Self-directed learning: According to the needs of chosen project. This may include research activity, wider reading, observations, development of writing skills, rehearsals, private practice, assessment preparation, etc.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     4

     8

 12
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 588
TOTAL HOURS 600

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
Students take either the final recital or portfolio/ dissertation. Assessment ID: PRACTICAL - Final Recital (option) Assessment Description: A 45–minute recital or equivalent supported by progra  45 minutes (practica    100       

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