Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
The BMus (Hons) Community Music programme uniquely prepares students as informed and creative practitioners in the emerging field of Community Music. The compulsory suite of course for the BMus (Hons) Community Music programme are designed to fully complement and integrate with each other, bringing together academic and practical experiences. The student experience in each course is built around a participatory approach to learning and teaching, enabling students to fully engage with the stated learning outcomes. Teaching incorporates: contact time with lecturers (lectures, seminars and workshops), self-direct study and practical vocational experiences. Throughout the course students will be asked to undertake a variety of formative tasks including: self-directed research, reading and writing both descriptive and reflective, as well as practical vocational activities and online collaborations.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is designed to allow students to identify themselves as practitioners within the field of Community Music; furthermore developing and articulating their own ideas for community based initiatives and projects whilst exploring business and funding models.
Students must have membership of Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: One 3,500 word essay (100%).
Resit: One new 3,500 word essay (100%).
Three 500 word MyAberdeen forum posting(s) including appropraite comments on peers' proposals.
Formative - Written feedback will be provided by peers and tutors given through the appropriate discussion forums on MyAberdeen. Summative - Annotated scripts and written feedback forms.
Students will be able to demonstrate and work with an understanding of the scope and defining features of the Community Music field and an integrated knowledge of its main areas and boundaries.
Students will be able to Apply knowledge, skills and understanding In using a range of the principal professional skills, techniques and practices and materials associated within the field of study.
Students will be able to exercise autonomy and initiative in some activities at a professional level in preparing for practice.
Students will be able to demonstrate how the Community Musician applies a critical understanding of principal theories, concepts and principles in a range of community and educational settings.
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to articulate an understanding of defining features of this course’s content within Community Music Practice.
Students will be able to undertake critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of ideas, concepts information and issues in Community Music settings and practices.
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