This 18-point paper caters for students wishing to develop their performance skills. It can be taken in one of the following ways:
- As a preliminary performance paper that can either lead into a higher-level 18-point MUSI paper (i.e. MUSI 240) or a 36-point MUSI paper (i.e. MUSI 141).
- As a paper for the one-semester exchange student.
- As a second-instrument study for existing performance students.
- As a paper in an approved World Music Option.
Therefore, there are two main areas:
- Solo Instrumental: Admission to the Performance Studies paper in a solo instrument is by audition. The paper provides tuition to develop the candidate's potential in a semester or whole-year course.
- World Music Option: Students will learn to play traditional and contemporary music in an approved World Music Option: Taonga Pūoro (traditional Māori instruments), Taiko (Japanese drumming), Koto (Japanese zither) or Scottish piping or drumming). The World Music option is ideal for students with no prior knowledge of these styles of music.
After completing enrolment, Performance Students should email the Office to advise which musical instrument/s they have chosen to study.
An audition is required for entry to this paper. Please see this page for information on auditions.
About this paper
| Paper title | Performance Studies 1 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Music |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- (i) Can be taken in a second instrument but may not be taken in the same year as MUSI 143 (except in the taonga pūoro, taiko or koto options). (ii) Admission in a Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, or Scottish piping or drumming option is by audition (contact spa@otago.ac.nz). (iii) No audition is required for taonga pūoro, taiko or koto options. (iv) Can lead to MUSI 240 or MUSI 143. (v) Cannot be credited to a degree if MUSI 143 has already been passed in the same instrument or voice.
- Eligibility
Solo Instrumental Option: Admission to the Performance Studies paper in a solo instrument, vocal or vocal ensemble option, and jazz ensemble option is by audition. View more information about auditions.
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts' website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinators:
- Solo Instruments: Tessa Petersen
- World Music: Professor Henry Johnson
Teaching Staff: Individual teachers depending on the instrument chosen.
- Teaching Arrangements
One 30 minute class per week (full year option) or 50 minute class per week (single semester option). Classes may vary between a group class or one to one depending on instrument and teacher availability.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Having been guided through a course of technical and musical study especially designed to meet their individual needs, students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Have an appropriate command of the instrument/voice and be more capable of achieving expressive musical results
- Have an enhanced understanding of the repertoire for instrument or voice
- Assessment details
Assessment: 100% internal, including a final recital.