Outline

Overview

Consolidation of stick and rehearsal techniques with emphasis on gesture and its expression in accordance with the score. 高清福利片 of styles and interpretation of classical and romantic composers based on scores, recordings and the performance of works in class.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit
Credit points	3
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Stephen Mould, stephen.mould@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Stephen Mould, stephen.mould@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	George Ellis, george.ellis@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Written assignment Written task	20%	-	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Attendance, preparation, participation during the semester, continual progress and development throughout the course Participation	30%	Ongoing	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Final assessment n/a	50%	Please select a valid week from the list below	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Hurdle Task review of fundamental gestures and techniques covered in weeks 1, 2	0%	Week 03 Due date: 19 Mar 2021 at 17:25 Closing date: 19 Mar 2021	up to 10 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Final exam:聽practical demonstration of a work covered in lectures/workshops.
Written assignment: A comprehensive overview of all self-critiques from throughout the semester based upon your recorded session reviews plus a summary report with insights into your own personal growth referencing the various areas of conducting we鈥檝e addressed this semester. This final overview聽should address areas of strength and growth, as well as areas of weakness for further future development.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

The following assessment criteria are used for written work in this unit of study:

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Demonstrates high level of initiative in research and reading; sophisticated critical analysis of聽evidence; high level engagement with theoretical issues, innovative use of reading/research聽material and impressive command of underlying debates and assumptions; properly聽documented and written with style, originality and precision.
Distinction	75 - 84	Demonstrates initiative in research and wide, appropriate reading; complex understanding of question and ability to critically review material in relation to underlying assumptions and聽values; analyses material in relation to empirical and theoretical contexts; properly documented; clear, well-developed structure and argument with some signs of literary style.
Credit	65 - 74	Evidence of broader understanding than pass level; offers synthesis with some critical聽evaluation of material; coherent argument using a range of relevant evidence; some evidence聽of independent thought, good referencing. A high credit (70-74) shows some evidence of聽ability to problematise and think conceptually.
Pass	50 - 64	Written work meets basic requirements in terms of reading/research; relevant material;聽tendency to descriptive summary rather than critical argument; makes a reasonable attempt to聽avoid paraphrasing; reasonably coherent structure; often has weaknesses in particular areas,聽especially in terms of narrow or underdeveloped treatment of question; acceptable聽documentation.
Fail	0 - 49	Work may fail for any or all of the following reasons: Unacceptable paraphrasing;聽irrelevance聽of content; poor spelling; poor presentation; grammar or structure so sloppy it聽cannot be聽understood; failure to demonstrate understanding of content; insufficient or聽overlong word聽length.

The following assessment criteria are used for performance in this unit of study:

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Comprehensive and outstanding technical control and musical integrity in relation to聽developmental expectations. Musical individuality consistently projected to create a聽persuasive personal representation of the work. Performance flair indicative of soloist聽standard. A mark of 95 or above indicates extraordinary technical virtuosity and musical聽artistry.
Distinction	75 - 84	Excellent technical, musical and stylistic achievement. Consistently coherent and expressive performance. Some personal interpretation of the work suggesting soloist potential.
Credit	65 - 74	Confident technique with evidence of solid musicality and some stylistic achievement.聽Occasional lapses indicative of unresolved technical, artistic and/or stylistic issues. Projects聽potential for further development.
Pass	50 - 64	Satisfactory level of preparation and musical engagement. Some inconsistencies in聽musicianship, style and/or technique. Musical imagination and overall performance sense聽developing though some insecurity in this area.
Fail	0 - 49	Unsatisfactory technical achievement and/or unsatisfactory level of musical and artistic聽engagement. Limitations may be of such a scale and consistency as to call into question the聽student鈥檚 future direction in the programme.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the .

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the .

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a聽simple extension.鈥� The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for聽special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,聽聽includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Discussion of the semester, the physicality and technique of conducting, bodily integration, beating patterns, differing beating articulations, left-right hand functions	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 02	Beating patterns applied to specific technical examples from the repertoire, further discussion of posture/movement	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 03	Review of weeks 1 and 2, Formative Assessment (practical) based on examples from weeks 1 and 2.	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 04	Score analysis, including structural analysis	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 05	Working with a full score, score study skills, score preparation, marking a score for rehearsal, transposition, individual instrumental characteristics	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 06	Technical review and advanced skills, conducting works of differing periods and styles, developing an interpretation of a musical work	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 07	Viewing and discussion of videos of significant conductors, students to source their own examples for presentation and discussion	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 08	Genres and their demands: Orchestral, Operatic, Choral - different types/styles of conductors. Practical work.	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 09	Operatic Conducting - practical	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 10	Special Projects Week - no class	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 11	Further orchestral examples - practical	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 12	Further orchestral and choral examples - practical	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 13	Practical exams and written assessments due	Practical (1.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for a unit of study,聽unless granted exemption by the Dean, Head of School or professor most concerned. The Dean,聽Head of School or professor most concerned may determine that a student fails a unit of study聽because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional聽assessment items where attendance is lower than 90%.

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Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate fundamental conducting skills including basic baton technique with an emphasis on cues and gestures in accordance with the musical score
LO2. demonstrate fundamental rehearsal techniques
LO3. demonstrate fundamental interpretive skills
LO4. analyse scores, which should enhance your ability to interpret the works studied
LO5. demonstrate a knowledge and ability to communicate with musicians in a rehearsal and performance environment
LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of style and performance practice in relation to the works studied in class in orchestral, operatic and choral genres
LO7. demonstrate an interest in exploring culturally diverse repertoire
LO8. interpret musical scores and communicate these perceptions to choirs and instrumental ensembles at a basic level
LO9. demonstrate an interest in further conducting study in conducting 2 and advanced undergraduate conducting (new sequence).

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes to last time this UoS ran.

Disclaimer

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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PERF3000: Conducting 1

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

高清福利片 commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links