Unit Outline

This unit (FCE202) is the second of two University Connections Program music project units for year 11/12 students aimed at providing an intensive course of study and experience in a Music Theatre production or large musical ensemble. Designed to explore the processes and artistic elements embedded within music and music theatre performance, this unit takes you from preparation and skill development, to weekly and then intensive rehearsals, all leading to a final public performance. You will develop skills in music collaboration, the ability to adapt and follow direction, as well as the acquisition of appropriate musical, theatre and technical artistic skills, within a variety of contexts.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Apply advanced skills in collaboration, communication and problem solving
2.	Prepare for a theatrical or musical production using advanced preparation skills including practice regimes, scheduling, rehearsal attendance and logistics
3.	Synthesise instrumental, vocal or dance technique in a public performance
4.	Demonstrate advanced performance skills, musicality and stylistic expression in performance

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	(FCE107 - Music Project 1) OR (FCE105 - Ensemble Skills 1 AND FCE106 - Ensemble Skills 2) OR ((FCE141 - Small Ensemble 1A OR FCE142 - Small Ensemble 1B))

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Task 2: Public performance	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Task 3: Reflective journal or piece of writing	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Task 1: Rehearsal process – work in progress	Refer to Assessment Description	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Task 2: Public performance

Task Description:

You will need to complete at least one public performances of your prepared work/repertoire. This will be assessed by visiting UTAS UCP staff working alongside your teachers and directors/conductors.

Task Length:

varies

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evidence punctuality, clear and courteous communication with peers and college staff, and effective time management	LO1, LO2
2	Implement directorial and design concepts.	LO3, LO4
3	Execute a role or production task; or perform music within an ensemble	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Demonstrate advancing awareness and presence, adjusting your skills in the context of the performance season, and remain responsive within each performance and to audiences.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Task 3: Reflective journal or piece of writing

Task Description:

You will provide either a weekly journal or a reflective piece of writing which documents your rehearsal processes, learnings and progress. What roles do you have? How did your performance change across the rehearsal and performance period? What new things do you have to do/learn to be able to perform these? How well did you do in overcoming difficulties and/or learning new skills?

Due by date: post-performance, TBC

Task Length:

800–1000 words or equivalent output

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on your advancing physical and vocal skills in a theatrical or musical production.	LO1, LO2
2	Reflect on your advancing engagement with directorial and design concepts.	LO3, LO4
3	Document your development and realisation of a role or production task; or rehearsal and performance of music within an ensemble	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Task 1: Rehearsal process – work in progress

Task Description:

Ongoing rehearsal effectiveness feedback through Conductor/Tutor/Directorial Team assessment of weekly work.

Your producer, director or conductor will provide ongoing assessment of your progress, as well as provide insights into what you need to do to achieve your best in your assigned role. You will need to attend all rehearsals as agreed, and be an active and cooperative member of your team/ensemble.

Due weekly

Task Length:

Varies across Terms 1, 2, 3

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evidence punctuality, clear and courteous communication with peers and college staff, and effective time management.	LO1, LO2
2	Engage with directorial and design concepts.	LO3, LO4
3	Develop and realise a role or production task; or rehearse and perform music within an ensemble	LO2, LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.