Course Work
This credit is assessed by means of four practical exams, one in April, one in August and two in October. An outline of what is to be covered in each exam is made available to students. In addition, there will be 4 assignments and 2 mixdowns (the bands will be recorded as class projects) to be handed in throughout the year. One three hour written examination is held at the end of each semester.
The final mark will consist of the following breakdown:
Assignments 6%
Mixdowns 4%
April prac exam 10%
August prac exam 5%
October prac exams 25% (12,5% each)
June written exam 20%
Nov written exam 30%
Students with insufficient music theory background are required to study with tutors during Term 1 and 2 for ten weeks (one hour per week).
At least three hours per week of supervised studio time are available to students registered for this course. Tutors provide assistance. Included in the course are two compulsory extra practicals, during which bands are recorded, and these are held in term 3. These necessarily take place after hours.
