Unit Outline

This unit 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 techniques in a public performance
4	Demonstrate advanced performance skills, musicality and stylistic expression in performance
5	Communicate advanced reflections on your achievements in written and/or oral modes to develop your creative practice

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	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Task 3: Reflective journal or piece of writing	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Task 1: Rehearsal process – work in progress	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	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 across Terms 2, 3 and 4

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evidence accountability, safety, and etiquette in attitude and behaviour	LO1, LO2
2	Implement direction and feedback to support project and performance outcomes	LO1, LO3, LO4
3	Execute a role and demonstrate advancing technical and performance skills	LO3, LO4
4	Execute advancing ensemble skills in musical theatre, theatre or instrumental ensemble performance	LO1, LO3, LO4

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

Task Description:

You will produce a reflective piece of writing which reflects upon your rehearsal processes, learnings and progress. Your work should analyse, document, and reflect honestly upon your personal experiences and demonstrate insight into your work and learnings throughout the duration of this project.   

Reflective work should focus on the development of foundational skills, realisation of role(s), work within an ensemble, and engagement with direction and design concepts.  

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 accountability, safety, and etiquette throughout the project	LO1, LO2, LO5
2	Reflect on your advancing engagement with direction and feedback to meet project outcomes	LO2, LO4, LO5
3	Reflect on your development and realisation of a role and its technical skills	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Reflect on your advancing physical and vocal skills in a theatrical or musical production	LO1, LO2, LO5

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

Task Description:

You will demonstrate advancing responses to rehearsal effectiveness feedback through Conductor/Tutor/Directorial Team assessment of weekly work.

Your teachers and creative teams will provide ongoing assessment of your progress, as well as provide feedback and direction to develop your assigned role. You will need to attend all rehearsals, follow direction, complete given tasks 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:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evidence accountability, safety and etiquette in attitude and behaviour	LO1, LO2
2	Engage with direction and feedback, and support project development	LO3, LO4
3	Develop advancing technical skills within a musical or theatrical role(s)	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Develop and apply advancing ensemble skills in a rehearsal setting	LO1, LO2, LO3

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.