MUSPOP 1100 - Contemporary Music in Practice 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

Building on rehearsal and performance techniques developed through Song Writing and Performance 1A and 1B, this course enables students to develop strategies for the preparation and performance of live original music in a more formal performance setting. A major emphasis of this course is on self and peer evaluation, where students present original work, and it is subjected to discussion in a supportive environment to enable students to develop critical thinking skills, and insight into the evaluation of creative work. Guest presentations by Music Industry professionals expose students to new developments in the industry, and insight into their creative practice, and students are encouraged to engage actively in the local industry through undertaking off-campus performance critiques. Performance Forums will comprise of guest lectures by industry identities, master-classes, and student performances.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSPOP 1100
Course	Contemporary Music in Practice 1
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MUSPOP 1201
Corequisites	MUSPOP 1202
Incompatible	MUSPMACT 1111, MUSPMACT 1112
Restrictions	Available to BMus, BMedia (Pop Music Major), DipMus students only
Assessment	Peer assessment and participation 20%, Self-reflection 15%, Concert attendance and critiquing 25%, Forum performance 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Luke Harrald

Teaching Staff:

Dr Luke Harrald & Mr Grayson Rotumah

Contact details available via MyUni.

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will develop:

1	Musicianship through ensemble performance
2	Critical understanding of own and others’ musical performances in relation to the standards required for professional endeavour
3	Skills in performance etiquette, audience communication and interaction
4	The ability to analyse and articulate concepts applied in the student’s own compositions
5	The ability to analyse and articulate concepts applied in the student’s own compositions

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Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	5
Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	.
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	.
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	2, 3, 4

Learning & Teaching Modes

The Performance Forum provides at least one performance opportunity per semester. This forum will expose students to performance practice in both formal and informal settings.

Students will be scheduled in Week 1 for their performances and are expected to meet the deadlines set by the co-ordinator.

Works composed with an accompaniment must be played with accompaniment.

Students are also expected to make critical comments about performances of peers at the Forum, and be involved in written peer assessment.

Forum may occasionally combine with other specialisations within the Conservatorium in Elder Hall or Scott Theatre for visiting lecturers and other special performances. Dates to be advised.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD	TOTAL HOURS
1 x 3 hour performance forum per week	36 hours per semester
5 hours rehearsal per week	60 hours per semester
3 hours assignment preparation per week	36 hours per semester
2 hours research per week	24 hours per semester
	TOTAL = 156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Utilising a “just in time” teaching model, tutors will remain responsive to student needs as they arise through the semester and to developments and opportunities in the local music industry, including the engagement of guest artists.

Students will undertake performances through the semester.

Students will also attend and critique performances of their own choice out in the local music industry in order to encourage student autonomy and engagement with the local industry.

Specific Course Requirements

Rehearsal Spaces
This course will require that students rehearse both individually and as a part of their group. For individual practice, students may book and use any of the rehearsal rooms contained within the Conservatorium with a limit of two hours per day for any individual space as per the Conservatorium’s Rehearsal guidelines. For more specific group work, rehearsal space with a backline (Drumkit, Guitar and Bass Amplifiers and an electric piano) and PA system has been provided in Schulz B14. Bookings of this space may be made through the online booking system:
Sound Levels & Hearing Protection
This course may require using spaces where a dB meter has been installed. If you exceed the set dB limit for the space, the lights will flash. Students found exceeding these levels will have their booking privileges revoked for two weeks, and repeat offenders may have their booking privileges revoked for the remainder of the academic year. In order to minimise risk in noise-prone situations, the Conservatorium makes both reusable gel ear-plugs and disposable foam ear-plugs available to students and staff free of charge at all times. Students and staff are also urged to consider purchase of customised personal hearing protection.

For more information regarding sound levels, hearing and hearing loss please refer both to the full content of the O'Brien Report and to the excellent publication by Canadian audiologist/academic Marshall Chasin, entitled Hear the Music: Hearing Loss Prevention for Musicians both available here:
All spaces must be left in a neat and tidy state ready for the next user when you finish rehearsing.

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Peer Assessment & Participation	Summative	20%	1, 2, 3, 4
Self Reflection	Summative	15%	2, 3, 4
Concert Attendance & Critiquing	Summative	25%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Forum Performance	Formative and Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment Related Requirements

Expectation & Penalty
As per Conservatorium policy, active and positive participation in 100% of classes is expected, any student who attends less than 80% of required classes without approved leave may result in a 5 (five) mark penalty for each unapproved absence. The penalties will be applied to the final total percentage mark for the year for the relevant component i.e. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated. Arrival after the scheduled starting time or departure before the scheduled finishing time may, at the lecturer or Co-ordinator’s discretion, be regarded as an unapproved absence.

Leave
The Conservatorium recognises that extenuating circumstances may occasionally affect a student’s ability to participate in a rehearsal, workshop, class, lecture, tutorial or performance. In such cases leave should be discussed with the relevant staff member and approved prior to taking the leave.

Assessment Detail

Peer Assessment & Participation (20%) - Each week, students will participate in Peer Assessments. This will involve both verbal feedback and discussion with the groups performing each week, and written feedback. A discussion board will also be populated with videos of student performances for discussion and feedback on MyUni. Students will be expected to contribute to the discussion board a minimum of five times during semester.

Self Reflection (15%) - tutors will record a video of each band’s performance. These videos will be posted to MyUni for students to view, and students will write a critique of the performance of approximately 300 words. The commentary should briefly discuss the band’s set of songs as a whole, before critiquing the realisation of the student’s individual composition; ie. Each band member will submit individual critiques of each individual work; this is not a group assignment.

Concert Attendance & Critiquing (25%) - Students will attend two performances of their choosing out in local industry and write short, print media style 300 – 350 word critiques of each performance in order to engage with the local industry and to think more critically about live performance, and how they might improve their own performances. Students will be encouraged to attend a variety of performances to broaden their ideas on presentation and live performance.

Forum Performance (40%) - Students will be assessed on the delivery of one class performance of their work, held during the teaching period. Central to this assessment is the proficiency of their performance, including elements such as accuracy, interpretation, presentation and audience engagement.

Submission

All written materials will be submitted online via MyUni.

Performances will take place in-class. Note that due to scheduling and practicalities, extensions for performance assessments are not possible.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

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