Details for WOR130 Independent Study in Specific Creative Arts 1

Everyone has their area of passion and preference. This unit is all about you being able to pursue your musical or artistic passion. Dance, drama, lighting, multimedia, sound, instrument, voice, recording, whatever it is, this unit can adapt to help you set and achieve your goals. Learn new knowledge and skills. Master your craft. Challenge your capacity. Grow as an artist.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: WOR130
• Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Define the success of performances;
2. Examine the audience’s engagement in and appreciation of performances;
3. Demonstrate effective performance preparations and rehearsals;
4. Discuss appropriate exercises to extend technique;
5. Prepare and perform pieces that extend student’s repertoire.

Subject Content

1. Performance preparations and rehearsals
2. Performance styles and techniques
3. Performance analysis and evaluation
4. Audience reception
5. Context appreciation and identification
6. Vocal/Instrumental technique extension

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Rehearsals (15%)
• Performance Reviews (25%)
• Performance(s) (50%)
• Performance Evaluation (10%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided