MUSI1010 Introduction to Performance Studies
This module will teach you how to analyze your own performances and to devise strategies for improving your work. You will practice writing about musical performance (as opposed to musical form or style) and learn about the different styles and registers appropriate to different kinds of performance writing, such as the concert review, programme note, and press release. You will learn about the different contexts for musical performance, considering how different venues, media, genres and styles affect the expectations and evaluation of performance. You will discuss how performance choices relate to current debates about style and taste and how performance styles change over time.
Co-ordinator: Dr Ben Piekut
Module Details
Title: Introduction to Performance Studies
Code: MUSI1010
Year: 1
Semester: 1 and 2
CATS points: 15 ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Undergraduate
Pre-requisites and / or co-requisites
| Module | Code | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Tuition | MUSI1004 | 1 |
The aims of this module are to develop your ability to reflect critically upon your own and others’ musical performance. To develop your writing skills in relation to performance and listening. Introduce you to current debates about performance and recorded performance, and develop your awareness of production contexts for musical performance and improve your ability to locate and prepare materials for musical performance.
Work for this unit will wherever possible be related to your own performance projects, including those to be assessed in recital at the end of year.
Study time allocation
Contact hours: 2
Private study hours: 10
Total study time:
12
hours
Teaching and learning methods
The module is taught in fortnightly lectures, seminars or workshops on performance elements.
Assessment methods
- 1000 word performance diary (35%)
- 1500 word review portfolio (40%)
- 1000 word programme note / press release (25%)