PERF1641: Principal Study Performance 1

2026 unit information

Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual or vocal development. There will bean emphasis on the development of technical skills and musical expression. Students will gainexperience in performance and presentation through the performance workshop where they willalso learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit studentsshould be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills that will prepare their instrumental orvocal studies at higher levels.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Performance
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

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

LO1. Demonstrate achievement of, and improvement in, instrumental/vocal technique and creative musicality in practice, lessons and performance. (Studio mark, Skills-based assessment)
LO2. Engage constructively towards practice, lessons and performances as expected at the tertiary level including with your peers and the academic staff with whom you will interact. (Studio mark, PW, Group classes)
LO3. Begin to conceive an artistic and scholarly-focussed interpretation and collaboration in response to the curriculum. (Studio mark)
LO4. Show an increased familiarity with the current professional context. (Group classes, PW)
LO5. Critically reflect on their own and their peers’ performances and other interactions with integrity, courtesy and collegiality. (Group classes, PW)
LO6. Demonstrate engagement with published University procedures and communication. (Early Feedback Task)

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2025	Normal day	Sydney	View
Semester 2 2025	Normal day	Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2026	Normal day	Sydney	Outline unavailable

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