Bachelor of Music Honours

Edith Cowan University

This course provides outstanding music students with an introduction to research whilst also focusing on advanced professional and practical skills The course prepares students for entry into the music profession as highlyskilled elite performers with a profound understanding of their art form It also offers a stepping stone to further postgraduate study in music Specialisations include classical performance jazz performance contemporary music composition screen composition music technology or musicologyThe course is supported by a large staff of educators and scholarperformers whose expertise spans the entire music industryCourse learning outcomesDemonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the theories principles and concepts of music 1 aDemonstrate advanced knowledge of research methods as they apply to music 1 aReview analyse consolidate and synthesise advanced knowledge in music with intellectual independence 2 bIntegrate advanced theoretical and research knowledge to evaluate complex problems in music and provide innovative and sustainable solutions inclusive of cross culturally and globally relevant perspectives 313141516 c fExercise critical thinking and judgement in the analysis and evaluation of musical research from diverse academic and professional contexts inclusive of cross culturally and globally relevant perspectives 313141516 c fApply advanced library database and information literacy to locate and critically apply information relevant to the design planning and execution of a research project 11Apply advanced technology literacy information literacy and numeracy proficiency in the analysis and evaluation of qualitative andor quantitative research results 11Demonstrate technical research skills through the design planning proposal and use of a research project to address theoretical andor technical questions relevant to music 5Communicate a persuasive explanation of musical knowledge including a discussion of research results to academic and nonacademic audiences 68 dApply initiative and judgement through the design planning and execution a research project relevant to music demonstrating some independence in thought and practice 710 eDemonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and apply responsibility and accountability for own learning and continued development 912 e

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