Overview
While studying the Principal Music Studios series of units you will undertake a series of developmental practical music studies relating to your primary study area. In Principal Music Studios 1, you will engage in practical music studies in one instrument, voice or composition, focusing on foundation level repertoire and technical work. These practical studies will be underpinned by your ability to demonstrate personal and professional skills necessary for your profession, such as punctuality and preparedness for each of your lessons, consistent attendance and thorough personal practice, and a mature response to direction. You are expected to demonstrate cumulative levels of skill and knowledge through this series of units.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Students must be enrolled in CG51 Bachelor of Music or CC41 Diploma of Music to enrol in this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Email / phone
Personal communication
Although not reflected in the SUTE data, the general commentary from students studying in the PMS unit is of high praise for the exceptional teaching and learning opportunities provided to them through specialist teachers, delivering individualised curriculums. It is recommended that this approach to the delivery of this unit continues.
- Perform the foundation level technical work studied in this unit
- Perform the foundation level repertoire studied in this unit, demonstrating an understanding of the stylistic and interpretive requirements
- Engage in the process of developing and reflecting on the personal and professional skills necessary for your area of study
- Construct a professional e-Portfolio/performer website that showcases skills, capabilities, attributes, and achievements pertinent to your future career.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 3 - Critical Review - 10% | ||||
| 4 - Portfolio - 10% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Ableton Live software
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.smyth-tomkins@cqu.edu.au
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ALL students: Discussion of technical and repertoire materials, student expectations, unit profile and the assessment process.
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ALL students: Continue individual studio lessons, developing technical and repertoire requirements.
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Technical test materials to be submitted by tutors to the Unit Coordinator for approval.
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ALL students: Continue individual studio lessons, developing technical and repertoire requirements.
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Repertoire test materials to be submitted by tutors to the Unit Coordinator for approval.
Artist Website Due: Week 5 Thursday (6 Apr 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
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ALL students: Continue individual studio lessons, developing technical and repertoire requirements.
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ALL students: Technical Assessment (in-class test)
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ALL students: Repertoire Assessment
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Principal Music Studios students studying via distance require some very specific equipment to facilitate the individual online lessons that are a requirement of this unit. This equipment will be invaluable to your experience in this unit and will suffice for all 6 units of Principal Music Studios. As there are very limited textbook requirements in CC41 Diploma of Music and CG51 Bachelor of Music, consider this equipment essential to your study in this course. Specific details of the required equipment can be found on the unit Moodle site.
1 Portfolio
In this assessment task, you will use free website development software to design a website to begin to establish a professional online presence in your musical field of interest. Your website will showcase your work to a wider audience and provide information about you as a musician/teacher/producer/session musician/composer, your services, and allow for easy communication and booking.
Your website will contain the following:
- Home page - A welcoming and visually appealing homepage that showcases your work. This page could include photos, videos, testimonials, and a brief introduction to your services.
- About page - An in-depth profile including your background, experience, achievements, and philosophy. This section should include your bio and a detailed CV.
- Services page - A clear and detailed description of the services you offer, such as music lessons, performance opportunities, commissioned works and event bookings.
- Portfolio page - A collection of your past work, which could including recordings, videos, and photos of past performances, lyrics or composition portfolios.
- Contact page - Include a clear and accessible way for potential clients or students to contact the musician or teacher for more information or to book their services. This page should also include your accurate contact information, such as email address, phone number, and social media links. Integrate the website with your social media accounts to promote your work and connect with potential clients or students.
- Responsive design - The website should be optimised for viewing on all devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Design attributes - Reflect your unique brand and style throughout the design and content of the website, through imagery, colour themes and font selection.
Week 5 Thursday (6 Apr 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Monday (24 Apr 2023)
You will be assessed on a combination of criteria relating to the development of your website, subject to area of interest. Your website may include the assessment of some or all of these criteria:
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User-friendly interface - Website is easy to navigate and provides a positive user experience
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Responsive design - Website is optimised for viewing on multiple devices, including desktop, tablet, and mobile
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High-quality images and video - Website showcases your work through eye-catching and professional images and video
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Portfolio - Website provides a comprehensive portfolio of your work, including audio and video samples performances, or other relevant media.
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Information on services - Website provides detailed information on the types of services offered (solo, session work, teaching, commissions/compositions, workshops etc.)
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Contact information - Website should provide a clear and accessible way for interested clients/event organisers/promoters etc. to contact you for more information or to book your services
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Social media integration - Website should be integrated with your social media accounts (where possible), making it easy to share updates and connect with potential clients and other industry professionals
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Marketing and branding - Website should reflect your unique brand and style, and should be designed to effectively promote your services and image.
- Construct a professional e-Portfolio/performer website that showcases skills, capabilities, attributes, and achievements pertinent to your future career.
2 Practical Assessment
This assessment item facilitates the development of individual musicianship and technical skills through the preparation and presentation of technical materials, delivered as an in-class test. The purpose of this technical assessment is to demonstrate the rudiments of music relating to your primary instrument/voice and relevant to your genre of study, which may include a combination of:
- Keys
- Scales / modes
- Arpeggios / chords
- Etudes / studies
- Comping exercises
- Sight reading
- Rudiments
This assessment item will consist of technical materials developed for each student by the individual instrument tutors, in consultation with the Unit Coordinator at the commencement of the term. The specific details of the required technical materials will be communicated individually to each student.
Week 10 Friday (19 May 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
It is expected that technical assessment will take place on the same day/time as your weekly scheduled lesson.
Week 12 Friday (2 June 2023)
Students will be assessed on a combination of criteria relating to the development of musical and technical skills as applied to their instrument and genre of study. The criteria for individual instruments may include the assessment of:
- Technical accuracy
- Fluency
- Intonation
- Rhythm
- Articulation
- Tonal quality
- Memorisation
- Breathing
- Tempo
- Dynamics.
- Perform the foundation level technical work studied in this unit
3 Practical Assessment
This assessment item facilitates the development of individual musicianship, repertoire and performance skills through the preparation and presentation of a repertoire assessment. The purpose of this repertoire assessment is to demonstrate artistic and musical interpretations of repertoire relating to your primary instrument and relevant to your genre of study.
Students are required to perform a repertoire test from a defined list of pieces, relative to each instrument and genre. The exact specifications of this list are determined by each individual tutor and student, in consultation with the Unit Coordinator, with approved repertoire lists communicated individually to each student. Requirements of this task include that students must:
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The repertoire assessment consists of a performance of not more than 5 pieces, not longer than 30mins.
Note: A movement is considered one piece. - The program should demonstrate a variety of styles and tempo.
- The program is to be chosen in consultation with your tutor to ensure an appropriate level of difficulty is attempted.
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The approved repertoire list cannot be modified without the consultation of the tutor and Unit Coordinator.
Note: Any deviation from the approved repertoire list will result in a fail for any unauthorised piece/s.
Submission Details (Mackay)
Repertoire assessments for on-campus students are delivered face-to-face during the standard examination weeks.
Submission Details (Online)
Students studying online have a choice of the following submission methods for the repertoire assessment:
Option A
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A scheduled online repertoire assessment with your tutor present, delivered on the video-conferencing platform used for lessons, adhering to the following conditions:
- Students requiring a scheduled repertoire assessment on a video conferencing platform must notify the Unit Coordinator (j.smyth-tomkins@cqu.edu.au) in writing by Friday of Week 5.
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Option B
A video recording of your repertoire assessment, completed at a time of your choosing, adhering to the following conditions:
- The video recording of your repertoire test must contain ALL of the required repertoire in one unedited take
- The audio on your recording must contain a dry channel sound, containing no editing or enhancements (reverb, compression etc.)
- If using an accompanist, ensure the sound of both your instrument/voice and accompanist are audible
- If using backing tracks, ensure the sound of both your instrument/voice and the track are audible.
Review/Exam Week Friday (9 June 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
End of Term
Students will be assessed on a combination of criteria relating to the development of musical and technical skills as applied to their instrument and genre of study. The criteria for individual instruments may include the assessment of:
- Technical accuracy
- Fluency
- Intonation
- Rhythm
- Articulation
- Tonal quality
- Memorisation
- Breathing
- Tempo
- Dynamics.
- Perform the foundation level repertoire studied in this unit, demonstrating an understanding of the stylistic and interpretive requirements
4 Critical Review
In this assessment item, your tutor will reflect on your progress during this term of study, relating to a number of expected professional and developmental attributes including: attendance, punctuality, practice, preparation, maturity in response to direction, focus and evidence of improvement.
This assessment item is graded and submitted by your individual tutor. As such, no specific due date is required.
End of term.
- Student attendance and punctuality (20%)
- Evidence of lesson preparation and practice (30%)
- Ability to take direction and apply concepts (10%)
- Degree of focus and concentration (10%)
- Evidence of continual improvement (30%)
No submission method provided.
- Engage in the process of developing and reflecting on the personal and professional skills necessary for your area of study
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
