Community Music in Principle - MUS00046M
Module summary
During this module you will study how community music creates opportunities for transformation and development of participants and practitioners.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| B | Summer Semester 2023-24 |
Module aims
During this module you will study how community music creates opportunities for transformation and development of participants and practitioners. This will be done through the study of principles of inclusivity and democracy within a workshop setting, transformative processes and theories of change, and artist development through reflective practice. There will also be an introduction to assessing how we measure quality within community art.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will have:
Subject content
- related their artform skills to a range of social and educational contexts
- developed an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice of community arts
- acquired a critical understanding of the core principles of community arts development and project planning
Academic and graduate skills
- developed a working knowledge of library and other research resources
- developed an awareness of local and regional contacts and networks
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
The module is assessed through one of the following:
An essay of approximately 3000 words
OR
An annotated workshop plan or reflective report of approximately 2000 words demonstrating the links between practical and theoretical understanding
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Students receive marks and feedback within 20 working days of submission.
Indicative reading
Bolton, G. Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development. London: Sage Publications, 2014.
Braden, Su, Artists and People. London: Routledge, 1978.
Butcher, Hugh, and Community Development Foundation (Great Britain). Community and Public Policy. London, Pluto Press, 1993.
Everitt, Anthony. Joining In: An Investigation into Participatory Music. London: Gulbenkian Foundation, 1997.
Kelly, Owen. Community, Art and the State: Storming the Citadels. London: Comedia, 1984.
Ledwith, M. and J Springett. Participatory Practice: Community-Based Action for Transformative Change. Bristol: The Policy Press, 2010.
Matarrasso, Francois. A Restless Art. London: Gulbenkian Foundation, 2018.
Moser, Pete and George McKay. Community Music: A Handbook. Lyme Regis: Russell House, 2005.
Peggie, Andrew. Musicians go to School: Partnership in the Classroom. London: London Arts Board/Yamaha, 1997.