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 | 4 |
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| Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is designed to give each student the opportunity to explore issues of context and practice through academic study in relation to the design, negotiation, implementation and evaluation of the major Community Music project to be undertaken in MU401C Professional Project - Practice.
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: Two x 5,000 word essays (100%).
Submission of 2,500 words in total as MyAberdeen discussion forum posting(s) including appropriate 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 how the Community Musician applies a critical awareness of contemporary issues, specialised theories, concepts and principals in a range of community and education
Students will be able to demonstrate and work with a critical understanding of relevant principal theories, concepts and principles.
Students will be able to critically review and consolidate knowledge, skills, practices and thinking in identified subject areas.
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to identify and integrate the principal areas, features, boundaries, terminology and conventions of MU4020 in Community Music Practice.
Students will be able to apply knowledge, skills and understanding in executing research and investigation in relation to MU401C , identifying and implementing relevant outcomes.
Students will be able to offer professional insights, interpretations and solutions to problems and issues.
Students will be able to manage complex ethical and professional issues in accordance with current professional and/or ethical codes of practice whilst recognising the limits of these codes.
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