Creative and Professional Practice 1 - MUS00190C
Module summary
This module develops practical music-making skills and critical reflection through engagement with individual and ensemble rehearsal and performance, as well as other forms of creative practice. It develops your understanding of the principles of high-level instrumental/vocal study, your critical skills in relationship to instrumental/vocal performance, and fosters self-awareness and discipline in setting and achieving specific goals.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
This module gives you space to develop as a practical and creative musician in a variety of areas, including solo performance but also encompassing other forms of creative activity. The module is underpinned by the provision of individual tuition on a solo instrument/voice, and by the range of departmental ensembles which provide tuition in group performance and leadership. Assessment is through a portfolio demonstrating performance ability and reflecting on your development as a musician.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module you should be able to:
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Perform solo repertoire with confident technique and interpretation;
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Perform and rehearse productively in an ensemble;
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Reflect on issues you face as a practical musician (such as difficulties in practice strategies, performance anxiety, or interpretative judgment), and explore and adopt appropriate strategies to respond to these issues
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Pass/fail
Additional assessment information
The assessment for this module is via a portfolio made up of the following components:
1) Creative Practice as Solo Performance: practical
Live performance of 8–10 minutes on your primary instrument or voice. This performance will take place in week 11 of Semester 2.
2) Reflection on creative practice
You will be given a series of questions that you should use as the basis of a guided reflection on how your creative practice has developed over the past year. This will include reflection on your instrumental lessons, participation in ensembles, and concert attendance. Questions will be supplied as an online Google form that you will complete and submit in advance of your solo performance in week 11.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Supporting materials will be provided in conjunction with specific seminars and by individual instrumental teachers/ensemble leaders as appropriate.