| Module Title |
Performance: Skills, Strategies & Aesthetics |
| Module Code |
MPA1080 (ITS: MC418) |
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Faculty |
Theology, Philosophy & Music |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module will assist the learner in developing strong performance skills and an understanding of the role of the performer in different live situations. It will help learners to build confidence, to develop an understanding of their own motivation as a performer, and assist them to develop an awareness of the role of a performer in today’s society. Through discussion, listening and reading, learners will be encouraged to self-reflect on how they engage with performance in their own work, and develop an understanding of the performances of others.
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Learning Outcomes
1. 1. Be comfortable and confident as performers in different situations
2. As performers, to be aware of their relationship to the society in which they live
3. Be familiar with strategies for creating consistently strong performances
4. Be adept at problem solving in a performance setting
5. Be adept at effectively organising themselves and others to ensure the delivery of effective performances
6. Have a clear idea of what constitutes a strong and convincing performance
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 22 | No Description | | Independent Study | 60 | Researching appropriate performance by others, reflecting and researching on one’s own performance practice | | Assignment Completion | 10 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 92 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20774 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Ronan Guilfoyle | Module Teacher | Laura Guilfoyle |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Engagement and Participation | 20% | n/a | | Assignment | An essay on a specific performance given by an artist | 40% | Week 12 | | Assignment | The learner introduces a new piece of music to the ensemble,
teaches it to them, and works with them to develop it | 40% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Berliner, Paul F.: 1994, Thinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation,, Chicago University Press, Chicago,
- Ratliff, Ben: 2008, Coltrane: The Story of a Sound,, Picador,
- Gioia, Ted: 2016, How to Listen to Jazz, Basic Books,
- Liebman, David: 1996, Self-Portrait of a Jazz Artist, Musical Thoughts and Reflections, Advance Music,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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