Critical Cross-field:

In the form of tasks in study material, written assignments (and in some cases portfolio tasks, projects and case studies) and examinations, learners will be assessed on their ability to:

1. Identify, analyse and solve musicological problems by drawing on their own experience.

   • Identify, analyse, and solve concrete and abstract musicological problems by drawing on the theoretical knowledge and experiential base of individual and related disciplines within the field of culture and arts.
   • Identify, analyse, and solve musicological problems in a variety of routine and non-routine contexts within the broad parameters of the Humanities.
   • Solve musicological problems by generating alternative strategies for dealing with those problems.
   • Critically evaluate various viewpoints on music and compare them to their own views.
   • Offer evidence in a variety of ways (from theoretical knowledge base, from experiential base, etc.) to support their stated views.

2. Show evidence of social skills (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, etc.) in group situations.

   • Demonstrate respect for the opinion of others through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
   • Demonstrate tolerance of diversity through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
   • Undertake musical projects and provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
   • Use effective communication skills within the group.
   • Lead people effectively.
   • Be a supportive follower and an active group participant.
   • Organize themselves and others into effective working groups.
   • Communicate the evidence of these group interactions through (written and/or oral) reporting.
   • Participating in musical groups.

3. Demonstrate the requisite study skills and learning strategies.

   • Organize their study plans.
   • Use creative and various learning strategies which suit their personal situations and contexts.
   • Think independently, and offer evidence to support their decisions.
   • Assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop coping strategies.

4. Demonstrate basic research skills.

   • Use library and other resources effectively to suit their individual needs.
   • Use library and other resources effectively to suit the needs of the particular areas of research.
   • Integrate information from a variety of sources.
   • Act responsibly as a researcher and scholar (e.g., appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism, etc).
   • Show awareness of the conventions of scholarship in the disciplines of musicology.
   • Demonstrate awareness of relevant conventions and guidelines to their academic and personal purposes.
   • Critically analyse theories, examples, experiences, etc.
   • Argue appropriately within the relevant discourse community.

5. Develop their own interpretation of composed musical pieces.

   • Communicate their ideas and provide supporting evidence in a sustained manner.
   • Responsibly use the ideas of others in support of their own (without plagiarism, etc.).
   • Identify conclusions and premises in academic arguments.
   • Follow the language conventions of written (and/or oral) use in the disciplines of musicology.
   • Use appropriate models of organization and presentation as required in the music profession.
   • Use statistics appropriately and responsibly in support of their ideas.
   • Create and use visual and auditory material appropriately to support their ideas.
   • Recognize own communication limitations and problems and seek help appropriately.
   • Identify and illustrate music-specific jargon.
   • See, describe, and interpret what they come across in appropriate ways.
   • Assist others to speak for themselves on musicological matters.
   • Use language to analyze, evaluate, and critique the musical ideas of others.
   • Read and write musical notation effectively.

6. Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards musicological scholarship and technology.

   • Use scientific methods of investigation, testing, and evaluation in the field of music.
   • Select the appropriate musicological technology to suit the needs of the individual or group.
   • Use technology (synthesizers, audio-mix, computers, etc.) where appropriate in musicology.
   • Show respect for and a responsible attitude towards science and technology in the field of music.
   • Demonstrate a consideration of the ethics involved in the musical preference and choice of individuals, groups, communities, and societies.
   • Show respect and openness towards the psychological, health, and physical environment of others through the medium of music.

7. Demonstrate their prior knowledge and experience of their individual situations.

   • Connect the abstract knowledge of theory to the reality of their individual personal contexts.
   • Draw upon their prior knowledge (personal and abstract), and personal experience as appropriate when investigating and analyzing the world around them.
   • Look beyond and across traditional disciplinary boundaries for possible solutions.
   • Follow an integrated approach to learning and studying.
   • Choose and follow appropriate pathways.

Developmental:

1. Learn by means other than rote-learning.

   • Explain what they know in their own words.
   • Follow academic conventions regarding referencing and avoid plagiarism.
   • Use help-seeking strategies to further their learning and that of others.
   • Apply what they study in different contexts, both personal and public, real and simulated.
   • Display awareness of their own learning preferences and use strategies to suit their needs.
   • Show evidence of effective study skills (e.g. note-taking, summarizing, analysis, and synthesis).

2. Display tolerance of diversity and other opinions.

   • Show willingness to participate in groups.
   • Demonstrate willingness to take considered/informed risks.
   • Apply what they know and study in culturally diverse contexts.
   • Apply what they know and study at different levels, from personal to academic contexts.

3. Show awareness of cultural (and in particular, musical) diversity.

   • Demonstrate awareness of own culture and background.
   • Demonstrate tolerance of diversity and the opinions of others.
   • Use various skills to draw out the cultural (especially musical) accomplishments and contexts of others (e.g., listening skills, empathy, sympathy, open-mindedness, etc.).
   • Illustrate the value of open-mindedness and tolerance to self and others.

4. Illustrate the relationship between the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in studying towards the BMus and those of the community at large (local and global).

   • Make connections from theoretical knowledge to practical application in the real world.
   • Identify the BMus skills which are highly valued in the workplace, across the disciplines and sectors of society.
   • Use the skills required for efficiency in music-related professional situations: imaginative intelligence, emotional maturity, effective communication skills, thoughtful accuracy, and interpersonal sensitivity.
   • Deal effectively with unknown problems and tasks set them on the job, in the real world, by drawing upon the skills from the BMus curriculum (critical thinking, problem-solving, etc.).
   • Demonstrate a work ethic.

5. Create job opportunities in whatever situation they find themselves.

   • Have a realistic view of their own worth and value to contribute to their local community and global society.
   • Demonstrate a healthy self-esteem and confidence in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes as required to complete the BMus qualification.
   • Deal with various unknown situations with flexibility and adaptability.

Specific:

In the form of tasks in study materials, written assignments (and in some cases portfolio tasks, projects, and case studies) and examinations, learners will be assessed on their ability to:

1. Analyse and reflect on the theory and practice of at least two major disciplines (Composition Theory and History of Music) in the relevant field.

   • Show potential to contribute to the development of these disciplines.

2. Relate learning gained from individual and professional experience in musicology to knowledge encountered in an academic environment and vice versa.

   • Relate learning from experience and academic contexts to different contexts using present and future scenarios.
   • Explain his or her role and place in the world of music.
   • Interpret local conditions in relation to international conditions and trends in the field of music.
   • Interpret music of the past and present in relation to that of the future.
   • Reflect on personal experience and academic disciplines.
   • Make connections from personal experience to musical problems in the local and global community.

3. Identify problems in the field of culture and arts and in the disciplines of composition theory, history of music, music bibliography, performing practice, and practical music.

   • Describe problems in the field of culture and arts and in the disciplines of composition theory, history of music, music bibliography, performing practice, and practical music.
   • Develop solutions appropriate to these disciplines.
   • Formulate appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract problems.

4. Show awareness of aspects such as culture, aesthetics, and creativity.

   • Create and/or critically interpret music (within the field of culture and arts) and for personal enjoyment/enrichment.
   • Use the medium of music to create new cultural and aesthetic forms in the disciplines of music and musicology.

5. Show awareness of and interest in musical culture in South African and global society.

   • Analyse how cultural issues affect actions in authentic and simulated contexts.
   • Generate and evaluate alternative solutions.
   • Assess impacts and benefits of different solutions.

6. Assess musicological knowledge.

   • Relate musicological knowledge to its contributions to developing different cultures and civilizations.
   • Relate information from one discipline to that of others.

7. Create musical compositions at a basic level.

   • Evaluate the relative worth of music within social and cultural situations.

8. Interact with texts (aural, oral, and written) through critical listening, reading, and inferencing skills.

   • Apply solid interpretive knowledge of standard staff notation in analysis and basic research, sight-reading