UNDERGRADUATE
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)
Course Type: disciplinary elective for music majors/minors, free elective for others
Prerequisite: completed at least one of MUSI1022/2066/3021 Performance Study 1, 2, 3 or MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Performance Study 1, 2, 3 (admission by consent of the Department).
Prerequisite: completed at least one of MUSI1022/2066/3021 Performance Study 1, 2, 3 or MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Performance Study 1, 2, 3 (admission by consent of the Department).
Coordinator: Mr. Angus LEE
Semester: First and Second Semesters 2024/25 (this is a year-long course)
Semester: First and Second Semesters 2024/25 (this is a year-long course)
Pending approval from the course coordinator, students enrolling in the course are required to work on a topic with ostensible ties to their own performative practices throughout the academic year. Assessment will be based on a 40- to 50-minute lecture-recital, as well as a supplementary research essay of no less than 3,500 words, demonstrating competency in cross-specialism synthesis of performative and theoretical knowledge. This course may be taken to fulfil the capstone requirement. Admission to the course is at the discretion of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the Music Department’s Undergraduate Coordinator.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate mastery of appropriate performance skills at an advanced level;
- demonstrate the ability to perform publicly at concerts, recitals, or workshops organized by the Music Department;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the styles, characteristics, and performance practices of the music studied.
Lecture-recital 30%
Research essay 45%
Continuous assessment 25%
Research essay 45%
Continuous assessment 25%