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MUSC 1399: Minor Individual Instruction 1
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Minor Individual Instruction 1 is the first of a two-term sequence of courses of individual instruction in a student's secondary area of interest in performance or composition.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program and minimum full-time enrollment.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform or compose pieces using basic technical elements with consistent accuracy and control
- Perform or compose with consistent control over sonic elements
- Demonstrate growth in fluency with written musical materials
- Perform or compose repertoire at an appropriate level with a basic awareness of style
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 19
Total Hours: 19
Total Hours: 19
Instructional Strategies
Private Lessons: Exercises and repertoire for daily practice. Composers will bring in new or revised work every week. Assignments to aid continuous artistic and technical growth.
Masterclass: Students may attend weekly masterclasses where they will perform or demonstrate what they have been working on in lessons
Masterclass: Students may attend weekly masterclasses where they will perform or demonstrate what they have been working on in lessons
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
15 |
Lessons and Masterclass where appropriate |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Final Appraisal by instructor |
|
Other |
25 |
Students will maintain a practice and performance journal |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- Technique
- Tone and Sound
- Sight-reading
- Repertoire
- Stylistic awareness
- Performance elements
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.