56 THE ARTS

Songwriting (UTAS College Program)

Song Writing is a Year 11 or 12 UTAS College course aimed at providing an intensive course of study in song writing designed to build skills to allow a successful entry pathway into the Bachelor of Music degree. This course comprises seven major tasks studied throughout the year. These tasks include analysis of Contemporary songs and scores, an introduction to Digital Audio Workstations, and three Song Writing briefs which have a lyric and harmonic focus and conclude with the writing of two comprehensive original songs.

Assessment is provided by both your classroom teacher and UTAS staff. What will I learn from this course?

• study compositional techniques integral to song writing

• compose and present a portfolio of songs

• communicate musically through melody, rhythm, harmony, song structure and lyrics

• align lyric emotional intent with melody, rhythm, harmony and form

• engage in independent and collaborative work practices

• assessment will be on your ability to write songs, NOT on your singing or playing ability

• reflect on your own work and learn from the work of others.

Pathways

1. Bachelor of Music (BMus)

2. Bachelor of Arts (Music) (BMA)

3. commercial opportunities.

Music Foundation Practical Study 4 (UTAS College Program)

This course is offered by the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music (UTAS) and provides solid preparation for audition into either the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Musical Arts degrees.

Foundation Practical Study is both internally and externally assessed with the focus of external assessment upon performance or composition. Internal assessment is through a range of tasks, both practical and written. All written work (critiques, reflective pieces, logs) are designed to directly inform the students’ practice.

The year’s work includes student performances/presentations and a ‘portfolio’ which contains a range of evidence to support the student’s internal assessment. Folios are worth 20 per cent of the student’s final award.

Students are required to have private tuition on their chosen instrument. This course has a narrower focus than Music 3 (TASC). There is greater emphasis on developing practical performing and/or composition skills to a high level.

What will I learn from this course?

• improve your skills as a musician

• develop a high level of performance skills OR composition skills

• how to build a challenging instrumental/vocal repertoire

• develop rehearsal strategies

• reflective skills in relation to preparing for performances

• the ability to effectively critique live performances

• develop musical ideas and styles

• performance effectiveness through solo and ensemble playing

• how to construct an effective recital program.

Pathways

1. Music Advanced Practical Study 4 – FCP120

2. enrolment in a range of courses within the Conservatorium of Music

• Bachelor of Music (BMus)

• Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA)

3. practicing musicians.

Music Advanced Practical Study 4 (UTAS College Program)

This course is offered by the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music (UTAS) and provides solid preparation for audition into either the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Musical Arts degrees. Advanced Practical Study is both internally and externally assessed with the focus of external assessment upon performance or composition. Internal assessment is through a range of tasks, both practical and written. All written work (critiques, reflective pieces, logs) are designed to directly inform the student’s practice.

The year’s work includes student performances/presentations and a ‘portfolio’ which contains a range of evidence to support the student’s internal assessment. Folios are worth 20 per cent of the final award. Students are required to have private tuition on their chosen instrument. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical performing and/ or composition skills to a high level. What will I learn from this course?

• improve your skills as a musician

• high level performance OR composition skills

• how to build a challenging instrumental/vocal repertoire

• performance effectiveness through solo and ensemble playing

• how to engage an audience, use stage space and demonstrate effective microphone technique

• how to create and complete a reflective performance diary

• how to effectively critique live performances

• how to construct a recital program

• develop rehearsal strategies

• develop musical ideas and styles.

Pathways

1. practicing musicians

2. enrolment in a range of courses within the Conservatorium of Music

• Bachelor of Music (BMus)

• Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA). (See note below).

Acceptance into the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music is by audition and interview, but level 3 Music and English (TASC) are useful prerequisites. Continued next page.