This assessment requires students to critically analyse their musical learning and goals. Students are required to submit a proposal (maximum of 1000 words) for the creative project (e.g., performance of new work; recording of original musical work). Please note that all creative projects must be NEW projects for MUS306. They are not to include existing band performances or structures, recordings already underway or be reliant upon other musicians to bring to fruition. Where the project involves some form of collaboration, a breakdown of roles and tasks, together with a credit list is required. Proposals need to include the aim of the performance/project, the scope of the performance/project, the people involved and their roles, a proposed budget, technical requirements and staging plan. The proposal should be referenced in-text and include a reference list in APA style. It is to be submitted via Turnitin by 5:00PM on the due date.

Assessment criteria:

• Plan and preparation
• Effective communication of ideas 
• Writing style, structure of proposal and referencing
• Musical creativity
• Musical concepts
• Individuality (not replication)

This assessment entails musical creativity, collaboration and an ensemble performance in which each student creates an individual musical segment of the group's piece. Each segment is to be no less than 1 minute. Each student is required to 1) write lyrics and construct a melody, 2) engage in recording their individual segment, 3) engage in devising group harmony/percussion/accompaniment for their segment within a group ensemble and 4) critically analyse the creative process, individual contribution and project realisation. Production students may integrate created segments within the ensemble. All production segments will also need to include lyrics and melody.

An iLearn forum will be set up for each group for ALL ensemble communication so as to effectively track the collaboration component.

Students will be assessed individually on their respective contributions including creating, recording, performing (25% weighting) and critical analysis (10% weighting). Students should actively participate, as a component of their mark will reflect this. The individual sections are to be finalised prior to Week 7 (11/09/17) recording sessions (student attendance at these sessions is required as it is linked to the assessment task). In these sessions, all segments will be recorded in order for individual analysis (due Monday Week 9 - 9/10/17) and to facilitate subsequent collaboration for musical arranging and performance. Analysis methods/requirements will be detailed during the Week 4 Lecture. The critical analysis must be written using academic protocols such as referencing (in-text and reference list in APA style) and structure. A maximum word limit of 750 words applies including the reference list. The analysis is to be submitted via Turnitin by 5:00PM on the same date as the performance (9/10/17). 

Assessment criteria:

• Musical collaboration
• Communicating within an ensemble
• Musical creativity
• Performance craft
• Communicating musically
• Musical understanding
• Critical analysis
• Writing style and referencing

This project entails a performance or project to be presented in a showcase format (30% weighting). Students will be assessed on their creativity and individuality with a maximum showcase time of 15 minutes (including set-up). Please note that all creative projects must be NEW projects for MUS306. They are not to include existing band performances or structures, recordings already underway or reliant upon other musicians to bring to fruition. Where the project has involved some form of collaboration, a breakdown of roles and tasks, together with a credit list is required.

Students are also required to submit a 1500-word written reflection (20% weighting) on the process and outcomes of the work in relation to project aims, career aspirations and musical goals. It is to include a credit list and a break down of roles where appropriate. This reflection will be accompanied by a list of past works, artist statement and supporting audio-visual material such as photos, audio or videos documenting prior musical learning and/or creative projects that have assisted or underpinned the work’s development and realisation. The reflection must be written using academic protocols such as referencing (in-text and reference list in APA style). The critical evaluation is to be submitted via Turnitin by 5:00PM on the same date as the showcase (6/11 or 7/11). 

Assessment criteria:

• Effective collaboration
• Performance or presentation structure, preparation and reflection
• Communication in a musical context (including creative concepts and spoken elements)
• Integrate musical understanding
• Individuality (not replication)
• Critical evaluation and reflection
• Academic writing and referencing