UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification: Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Music Practice.
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/ she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17.
1. Awarding Institution/ Body University of Central Lancashire. 2. Teaching Institution and UCLan Preston Campus. Location of Delivery 3. University School/ Centre School of Film, Media and Performance 4. External Accreditation None. 5. Title of Final Award Postgraduate Diploma in Music Practice. 6. Modes of Attendance Full-time or Part-time. Offered 7. UCAS Code Not Applicable. 8. Relevant Subject Not Applicable. Benchmarking Group(s) 9. Other External Influences Vitae. 10. Date of Production/ Revision 28th May 2012. of this Form
11. Aims of the Programme
The Postgraduate Diploma in Music Practice aims to: Use contextual research and analysis as a stimulus to advance compositional approaches. Build a portfolio of professional-standard music. Develop knowledge and understanding of current practice within your field of contemporary music. Consider the challenges new practitioners face within the creative industries. Analyse different models of promoting a creative product. Develop skills for the effective planning, management and archiving of creative industry based projects. Enhance complex conceptual, contextual, theoretical, and philosophical understanding. Refine articulation to professional standards. Foster understanding of health and safety, risk assessments, leadership styles, plus the strategic, systems, and operational aspects of project management. Manage people, regulatory procedures, professional ethics, resources, and finances to facilitate specialist arts praxis for specified targets. 12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Analyse the challenges and opportunities created for professional musicians by the World Wide Web. A2. Identify, present and discuss critical issues relevant to areas of research. A3. Define and document self-devised specialist praxis within the arts. Teaching and Learning Methods
Independent Studies; Tutorials; Lectures and Seminars; Case Studies and Reviews; Critique Sessions; Action Learning Sets and Group Discussions; Formative Assessments; Role-plays, Workshops, and Practical Skills Sessions; Plenary Session; plus Practice Placement (if appropriate). Assessment Methods
Seminar Presentation/ Conference Paper, Practical Project with Project Management Documentation, plus: Presentation and Exhibition, Performance or Installation. B. Subject-Specific Skills
B1. Compose and present for performance professional-standard, original music. B2. Produce, manage, promote and archive, to a professional standard, a contemporary music performance, installation or exhibition. B3. Manage and facilitate self-devised specialist praxis within the arts in accordance with regulations and professional ethics. Teaching and Learning Methods
Independent Studies; Role-plays, Workshops, and Practical Skills Sessions; Practice Placement (if appropriate); Group Work; Critique Sessions; Tutorials; Formative Assessments; Plenary Session; Action Learning Sets and Group Discussions; plus Lectures and Seminars. Assessment Methods
Presentation and Exhibition, Performance or Installation; Performances of original Compositions plus Written Commentary and Viva Voce; plus: Practical Project with Project Management Documentation. C. Thinking Skills
C1. Articulate ways in which contextual research and analysis has been used to advance practical work. C2. Identify and evaluate criteria relevant to the formulation of a rigorous research presentation. C3. Evaluate self-devised specialist praxis within the arts and critically reflect upon key strategic, systems, and operational aspects. Teaching and Learning Methods
Independent Studies; Critique Sessions; Lectures and Seminars; Case Studies and Reviews; Tutorials; Formative Assessment; Action Learning Sets and Group Discussions; Plenary Session; Role-plays, Workshops, and Practical Skills Sessions; Induction; plus Project Orientation. Assessment Methods
Seminar Presentation/ Conference Paper; Performances of original Compositions plus Written Commentary and Viva Voce; plus: Practical Project with Project Management Documentation. D. Other Skills relevant to Employability and Personal Development
D1. Evaluate for personal suitability ways to perform, install or exhibit new work within the creative industries. D2. Evaluate promotional strategies for creative industry events. D3. Uphold professional ethics and academic protocol. D4. Manage risk assessment, health and safety compliance, and a budget. Teaching and Learning Methods
Independent Studies; Role-plays, Workshops, and Practical Skills Sessions; Practice Placement (if appropriate); Action Learning Sets and Group Discussions; Case Studies and Reviews; Tutorials; Formative Assessment; Plenary Session; Lectures and Seminars; plus Induction. Assessment Methods
Presentation and Exhibition, Performance or Installation, plus: Practical Project with Project Management Documentation and Seminar Presentation/ Conference Paper.
13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits*
Level Module Module Title Credit Code Ratin g
Level 7 MZ4000(L7) Music Portfolio 40 The Postgraduate Diploma in Level 7 MZ4001(L7) Professional Presentation 20 Music Practice requires 120 Credits at Level 7. Level 7 DZ4001(L7) Research Design 20 The Postgraduate Certificate in Level 7 DZ4002(L7) Professional Arts Practice 40 Music Practice requires 60 Credits at Level 7. 15. Personal Development Planning
Each student is supported in the creation of a Primary Action Plan (PAP) that synthesises their key achievements/ experiences, knowledge, and skills, - and maps these against preferences for progression, personal development, and employment to focus the broadest personal context for long-term action planning. The Primary Action Plan is referred to at strategic planning points throughout the course to key the long-term action points into course focussed medium-term action points and module focussed short-term action points. That progressive process leads to refined focus in the completion of modular assignments that are directly keyed into each student’s personal development and employability goals for which evidence and further planning are collected in the form of a Personal Development Plan (PDP). Each student is supported in the completion of their PDP during formative assessments and after actual assessments to enrich learning, enhance reflective practice, self-assessment and professionalism, and to maximise employability. There are plenary sessions at the close of each module where reflective evaluation is emphasised and practiced through dialogue. Reflective practice is also facilitated through Action Learning Sets (ALS) specifically as proviso for self-reflection, peer learning, relational exchange and reflective dialogue, - and these ALS are maintained throughout the course. Each PDP contains the student’s personal rationale for undertaking this course; personal aspirations for progression/ employment; course-related expectations; plus mapping of the course learning outcomes against Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis to identify personal learning requirements. As well as assisting students to own, manage, map, focus, monitor, and review their own learning experiences, the PDP assists the tutors in identifying and understanding each student’s particular learning preferences, expectations, and requirements; specific areas where additional support is required; plus specific strengths and weaknesses of the programme design and implementation. Each student’s PDP should be brought in to the Induction, the plenary sessions, the formative and actual assessments, and to group and individual tutorials in order that progress can be monitored and reviewed so that action plans can be devised particular to each student’s requirements. PDP include: contact details; Curriculum Vitae (CV); record of achievements; personal statement; SWOT analysis; reflective diary entries; ALS minutes; career advice; tutorial records and action plans; peer feedback, assessment reports; certificates; employment opportunities; employment contacts; employment application forms/ speculative letters; plus review and evaluation with pointers for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). PDP are used to plan, document, and administrate for progression and employment. All students make a first draft or update of their PDP during Induction and further developments are guided within modules and tutorials. 16. Admissions Criteria Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Admission is by application for a postgraduate taught course plus interview (in exceptional circumstances, we offer telephone interviews). We accept applications up until July each year. Applicants are encouraged to provide a portfolio of work at interview with example(s) of the applicant’s art(s) practice(s). There are three key aspects to the interview: for applicants to gain deeper insight in to the course in order to make the best possible informed decision; for applicants to provide some insight into their practice(s) and course-related expectations; for the interviewer(s) to determine whether the applicant(s) would benefit from the course and probably achieve timely completion. The application procedure addresses prospective students’ strengths and requirements in respect of: professional and/ or experiential knowledge; practical skills; communication and interpersonal skills; plus academic ability. We prefer applicants to have achieved (the equivalent of) a first/ higher second-class Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) degree. Applicants are welcome with qualifications in subjects across the arts and are required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to creative practice. If applicants do not have the preferred entry qualifications, they will be considered with equivalent qualifications or if they can demonstrate how they will benefit from this course and achieve timely completion.
International Applicants We welcome applications from international students and the application procedure previously described should be used. International applicants should also be able to demonstrate IELTS of at least 6.5. Forms and literature regarding study in the UK are available from the British Council Offices or British Embassies throughout the world.
Applicants with Disabilities/ Learning Difficulties We welcome applications from students with disabilities/ learning difficulties and the application procedure previously described should be used. We recommend that applicants with disabilities/ learning difficulties contact us to discover the support we can offer – Telephone/ Text Phone: (+44) 01772 892593.
Accreditation of Prior Learning Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be claimed in relation to this course up to a maximum of 80 Level 7 Credits.
17. Key Sources of Information about the Programme
Course Leader: Jon Aveyard. Telephone: (+44) 01772 894798. Email: [email protected]. Office: University of Central Lancashire. Preston. Lancashire. PR1 2HE. UK. School of Art, Design and Performance. MAMP: Dr Jon Aveyard. Media Factory: ME224. Music Practice Information Pack: available from the Course Leader. UCLan Web Site: www.uclan.ac.uk/information/courses/index.php. Postgraduate Prospectus: available from the Admissions’ Office or the School of Art, Design and Performance Office. Postgraduate Open Days, Applicant Days, and Campus Tours, facilitated periodically, ordinarily on Wednesdays or at Weekends by Advancement Services: Telephone: (+44) 01772 201201 or Book Online at: www.uclan.ac.uk/opendays. School of Art, Design and Performance Office: University of Central Lancashire. Preston. Lancashire. PR1 2HE. UK. School of Art, Design and Performance Office. Victoria Building: VB120-VB126. Telephone: (+44) 01772 893959. Email: [email protected]. Admissions’ Office: Enquiry Management at the University of Central Lancashire. Preston. Lancashire. PR1 2HE. UK. Foster Building. Telephone: (+44) 01772 892400. Fax: (+44) 01772 894959. Email: [email protected]. Marketing Services: Telephone: (+44) 01772 892700. Support for Applicants with Disabilities/ Learning Difficulties: Telephone/ Text Phone: (+44) 01772 892593 (please note: this is not a course specific resource). UCLan Student Union: www.uclansu.co.uk (please note: this is not a course specific resource). British Council's Website: www.educationuk.org (please note: this is not a course specific resource). Preston City Life: www.visitpreston.com (please note: this is not a course specific resource). Online Application Form: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/prospective_students/how_to_apply/postgraduate.php.
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being Assessed Level Module Module Title Programme Learning Outcomes Code Knowled ge and Core (C), Compulsory Understa Subject-Specific (COMP), or Option (O) nding Skills Thinking Skills A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1
MZ4000(L7) Music Portfolio Core (C)
LEVE L 7
MZ4001(L7) Professional Presentation Core (C)
DZ4001(L7) Research Design Core (C) DZ4002(L7) Professional Arts Practice Core (C)
Please Note: any mapping to other external frameworks (for example: professional/ statutory bodies) is included within the Student Handbook.