Outline

Overview

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

Unit code	KEYB3626
Academic unit
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	KEYB3625
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Bernadette Harvey, bernadette.harvey@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Stephanie McCallum, stephanie.mccallum@sydney.edu.au
	Daniel Herscovitch, daniel.herscovitch@sydney.edu.au
	Clemens Leske, clemens.leske@sydney.edu.au
	Natalia Ricci, natalia.ricci@sydney.edu.au
	Phillip Shovk, phillip.shovk@sydney.edu.au
	Paul Rickard-Ford, paul.rickard-ford@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Skills-based evaluation	Jury examination Jury examination	80%	Formal exam period	20-25 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Teacher mark Weekly lessons are evaluated for progress throughout the semester	20%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:

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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

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

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Weekly schedule

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

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

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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.

Additional information

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.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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KEYB3626: Piano 6

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect