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KEYB3626: Piano 6

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Sydney

This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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KEYB3625
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Bernadette Harvey, bernadette.harvey@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation Jury examination
Jury examination
80% Formal exam period 20-25 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Skills-based evaluation Teacher mark
Weekly lessons are evaluated for progress throughout the semester
20% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3

Assessment summary

Jury examination: several works covering a diverse range of styles from each of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods. This should include a complete work from the Classical period (e.g. a set of variations, a Rondo or a Sonata).

Assessment criteria

The following assessment criteria are used for performance work in this unit of study:

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Comprehensive and outstanding technical control and musical integrity in relation to developmental expectations. Musical individuality consistently projected to create a persuasive personal representation of the work. Performance flair indicative of soloist standard. A mark of 95 or above indicates extraordinary technical virtuosity and musical artistry.

Distinction

75 - 84

Excellent technical, musical and stylistic achievement. Consistently coherent and expressive performance. Some personal interpretation of the work suggesting soloist potential. 

Credit

65 - 74

Confident technique with evidence of solid musicality and some stylistic achievement. Occasional lapses indicative of unresolved technical, artistic and/or stylistic issues. Projects potential for further development.

Pass

50 - 64

Satisfactory level of preparation and musical engagement. Some inconsistencies in musicianship, style and/or technique. Musical imagination and overall performance sense developing though some insecurity in this area.

Fail

0 - 49

Unsatisfactory technical achievement and/or unsatisfactory level of musical and artistic engagement. Limitations may be of such a scale and consistency as to call into question the student’s future direction in the programme.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

The University's assessment system is designed to ensure that conditions are fair to all students, are as consistent as possible and that individual students are not disadvantaged by adverse personal circumstances beyond their control or by the activities of other students. Generally, serious illness, injury or misadventure will be taken into account when considering a student’s performance in a course or unit of study. More information on Special Consideration, including the online form, is available through MyUni or at: http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/special_consideration/index.shtml Simple extensions are an informal arrangement between a student and a unit of study co-ordinator to permit late submission of work. The Unit of Study coordinator may approve a request, though it must be in writing, and for a maximum of 2 days. Please see the following: http://sydney.edu.au/ab/whats_new/simple_extensions.shtml

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Weekly Individual piano tuition One-to-one tuition (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Performance workshop Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Full (100 per cent) and punctual attendance is a requirement in all activities where students have a role as active participants in the class or activity. Active participation includes situations where the student's contribution is to perform or contribute as an audience member. Active participation also includes all one-to-one lessons. Except in cases of illness or misadventure, failure to attend activities or classes where a student is an active participant will result in failure to meet the requirements of the unit of study.
  • Due to COVID-19, this information is subject to change and in class attendance may be substituted for online activities. Please always refer to your timetable and information on Canvas.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate improved knowledge and execution of the fundamentals of keyboard dexterity, and an extended grasp of pianism, repertoire, and performance using a study program which aims to develop stylistic awareness and pianistic competence in the major historical styles represented in the piano repertoire
  • LO2. perform a work of your own choice from this program in performance workshop
  • LO3. perform a chosen work which allows practice of musical communication skills and helps to develop self-confidence.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

A change to the assessment requirements have been changed in this unit of study since it was last offered.

The minimum content for a study program for Piano 5 and 6 is:

Several works covering a diverse range of styles from each of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods. This should include a complete work from the Classical period (a set of variations, a Rondo or a Sonata).

Performance workshop. Coordinated by Daniel Herscovitch and scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays, students attend a 2- hour performance workshop each week and give one performance per semester which will be of one or more works from your approved study program for the year. Performances are assessed by staff on a pass/fail basis and written reports are prepared giving feedback to the student. If the performance is assessed as a failure, students undertake a further performance either of the same work or a different work, in consultation with the unit of study coordinator.

 

Assessment criteria for jury

The performance, as a whole, displayed instrumental control appropriate to the level of examination.

The performance was accurate with respect to rhythm, pitch, articulation and dynamic.

The performance displayed a musically effective production, projection and variation of tone.

The performer communicated an understanding of expressive, stylistic, musical and structural issues.

The performance displayed musical creativity, artistic individuality and effective audience communication.

NB. Non major piano students deemed by their teacher to be sufficiently prepared and at a comparable standard to a third year piano major, may elect to perform a 40 minute recital as their final examination. Repertoire requirements will remain the same as above.

Teacher mark. Your teacher will give you a mark for the semester based on your progress and achievements over the semester.

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