MUSC 2410: Individual Instruction 4
Effective date
January 2020
Description
Individual Instruction 4 is the last of a four-term sequence of courses of individual instruction in the student's major area of performance or composition.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 2310 or equivalent.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform or compose pieces using more advanced technical elements with consistent accuracy and control
- Perform or compose with consistent control over sonic elements
- Perform or compose with consistent awareness of phrase direction and arrival
- Demonstrate growth in fluency with written musical materials
- Sight read basic short passages in various metres, including odd and mixed metres, with consistent time, rhythmic accuracy and basic stylistic detail
- Perform or compose repertoire at an appropriate level with consistent stylistic detail and control over expressive nuance
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 25
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 will attend weekly masterclasses where they will perform or demonstrate what they have been working on in lessons
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Participation
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15
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Lessons and Masterclass where appropriate
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Assignments
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35
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Other
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25
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Students will maintain a practice and performance journal
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Final Exam
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25
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Jury exam
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Course topics
- Tone and sonic elements
- Expressive elements
- Style awareness
- Sight-reading
- Repertoire
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.