Module: CMU4005-20 Performance (Projects)

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Christopher Blanden

Module Tutor Contact Details: C.Blanden@bathspa.ac.uk

Please note that in order to take this module you must have studied CMU4002-20 Performance (Collaborative).

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module centres on the creation and performance of original commercial material.

Having learned the skills to develop musical ideas into live arrangements in semester 1, you will define and develop your onstage act, polish the playing and performance and look at the important details such as appearance, band image and crowd communications.

This module aims to:

Further develop your ability to perform live.

Encourage you to begin to examine their appeal to particular fan demographics

Coach you towards a professional level as a performer.

2.Outline syllabus

Having completed Performance (Collaborative), you will continue to develop new material with a greater focus on developing your stage show. While extending your knowledge of musical arrangement for a live setting, the module will examine details of performance such as professionalism, appearance, set pacing and communication.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Weekly rehearsal room-based performance sessions plus lectures and group playback sessions.

These sessions are not intended as a time for writing songs. New material is to be created during the week between these sessions.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Live performance of four original songs (Min 18 mins total)

• % Weighting: 100%