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PERF3001: Conducting 2

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Sydney

Further development of conducting techniques with emphasis on communication of ideas and expressions through gesture. Score preparation. Discussion of rehearsal techniques and practical exercises with available ensembles.

Unit details and rules

Unit code PERF3001
Academic unit
Credit points 3
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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PERF3000
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Stephen Mould, stephen.mould@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) George Ellis, george.ellis@sydney.edu.au
Stephen Mould, stephen.mould@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Learning goals for the semester
Practical demonstration
0% Week 03
Due date: 18 Aug 2022 at 23:00

Closing date: 18 Aug 2022
10 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Creative assessment / demonstration Practical exam
Practical conducting of agreed exam repertoire
50% Week 13
Due date: 03 Nov 2022 at 12:00

Closing date: 03 Nov 2022
10 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO5 LO3 LO2
Creative assessment / demonstration Class Participation
Participation
30% Week 13 Whole semester
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Self-reflective essay
Self-reflecting essay on development of skills during the semester.
20% Week 13
Due date: 03 Nov 2022 at 23:00

Closing date: 17 Nov 2022
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • practical exam – conducting assigned repertoire, as agreed with the tutor 
  • class participation – based on classes/lectures held throughout the semester
  • hurdle task – semester learning goals, indiuvidual practical session of 10 minutes
  • self reflective essay, of 1000 words, summarising learning over the semester and identifying future goals for conducting
  • Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas

Assessment criteria

 

Fail: (Below 50%) Work not of acceptable standard.

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 program.

Pass: (50%-64%) Work of acceptable standard.

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.

Credit: (65%-74%) Highly competent work demonstrating potential for higher study.

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.

Distinction: (75%-84%) Work of superior standard.

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

High Distinction: (85%-100%) Work of exceptional standard.

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.

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:

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

Academic integrity

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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.

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.

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Discussion of the semester, the repertoire, technical refresher, individual goals for body integration, widening the scope and complexity of beating patterns, and the acquisition of enhanced left-right hand functions. Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO8
Week 02 Analysis of the assigned repertoire, including preparation of the opera excerpt for week 3. Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 03 Practical session for the opera excerpt. All students will conduct as part of the formative test. Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 04 Practical session on the Debussy and Copland excerpts. Practical (1.5 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 05 Practical session on the Debussy and Stravinsky Octet excerpts. Practical (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7
Week 06 Practical session on the Copland and Stravinsky excerpts. Practical (1.5 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7 LO8
Week 07 Opera excerpt (practical) and the requirements for conducting vocal music. Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 08 Practical session on assigned repertoire. Practical (1.5 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Practical session of assigned repertoire Practical (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 Intensive practical session on exam repertoire Practical (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 12 Intensive practical session on exam repertoire Practical (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Practical Exams and written assessments due Practical (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9

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 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 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 developing conducting skills, including assurance in the use of the baton, and easy and fluency in giving cues, and other gestures required by the musical score
  • LO2. demonstrate a clear strategy and assurance in rehearsal techniques
  • LO3. demonstrate a growing range of interpretative skills over a variety of diverse repertoire
  • LO4. continue to develop the acquisition of score analysis techniques in increasingly complex repertoire
  • LO5. continue to develop specific techniques across the genres of operatic, orchestral and choral conducting including a growing understanding of performance styles and peactices
  • LO6. widening the range of repertoire studied to include a range of works from more musically diverse cultures
  • LO7. to continue to develop through rehearsal and conducting technique depth of musical interpretation and its transmission
  • LO8. develop enhanced skills in communication of musical ideas and concepts in a rehearsal and performance environment
  • LO9. on completion student should have acquired the skills to move onto Advanced Undergraduate Conducting

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.

Learning activities and assessments have been revised and updated.

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