Performance: Exploring Originality (9742.2)

This unit prepares the student for work as a unique, yet commercially successful performer. It focuses on analytical study of mass music appeal and experimentation within established musical stylistic conventions. It expands the students understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication, image and imagery, group expression, the use of space and choreography. It also focuses on the practical implementation of musical elements designed to influence an audience. Finally, the unit builds on previous units introducing the student to further historical, cultural and technical aspects of live stage work. This unit complements Contemporary Musicianship: Music and Emotion and Music Composition: Stylistic Techniques and Production, with its focus on analytical study and practical implementation of standard conventions and processes.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Develop and perform an originals set in collaboration with others;
2. Operate as a collaborative creative team;
3. List technical requirements for group, public performance;
4. Review and analyse own performance and the performance of peers; and
5. Implement group expression techniques.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.