OCA preloader logo
BA (Hons) Music Accessibility Guides - The Open College of the Arts | Distance Learning Degrees and Courses

BA (Hons) Music Accessibility Guides

BA (Hons) Music Accessibility Guides

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    The learning materials for this unit contain score examples which are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present your score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    The learning materials for this unit contain score examples which are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present your score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present your score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present your score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format and will provide recordings of performance-based work. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present your score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format and will provide recordings of performance-based work. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions. You will also be encouraged to collaborate with others in the development of your own creative practice. 

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present your score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format and will provide recordings of performance-based work. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    You will present your practical work in a format appropriate to your practice, with any notated scores in Sibelius or Dorico format. Academic work can be submitted digitally as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions. You will also be encouraged to collaborate with others in the development of your own creative practice. 

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit asks you to document your project work in a range of formats according to what is most appropriate for your work. This includes written documents, audio-visual presentations and recordings and visual material (such as posters and programmes). This unit also contains an academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions. You will also be encouraged to collaborate with others in the development of your own creative practice. 

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Visual content

    The learning materials for this unit contain some diagrams, illustrations, photographs and audio video content (x minutes in length). We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. 

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Projects

    This unit contains a critical review academic writing activity. This can be submitted as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. You will present any score-based work in Sibelius or Dorico format and will provide recordings as documentation of performance-based work. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through tutorials, formative feedback, and group activities. Tutorials are delivered through online video conferencing with optional captioning and/or recordings. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. Group activities are delivered as asynchronous forum activities and synchronous group discussions through online video conferencing for this unit. Optional captioning and/or recording is available for video conferencing.

    Working with Others

    This unit encourages you to work with other students through contributing to online group activities, such as padlets, forums and discussions. You will also be encouraged to collaborate with others in the development of your own creative practice. 

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to the VLE. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on the VLE. 

Teach Out BA (Hons) Music Accessibility Guides

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Musical examples

    The learning materials for this unit contain score examples which are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your composition work in Sibelius or Dorico format. Academic work can be submitted digitally as a written document or an audio-visual presentation, depending on student choice. 

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your practical work in Sibelius or Dorico format. This unit contains two academic writing tasks which can be submitted digitally as a written document.

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    This unit contains five academic writing assignments which can be submitted digitally as written documents.

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Musical examples

    The learning materials for this unit contain score examples which are provided in Sibelius or Dorico format. Audio files are provided as mp3s. We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your composition work in Sibelius or Dorico format. Academic work, such as the critical review will be submitted digitally as a written document. 

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius, Dorico and XML formats. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your composition work in Sibelius or Dorico format. Academic work such as the critical review will be submitted digitally as a written document. 

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Musical examples

    Score examples are provided in Sibelius, Dorico and XML formats. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your assignment work digitally as  written documents. The course has six written assignments.

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog. You can present your own performances as part of your Learning Log in recorded format. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These may incude text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Musical examples

    Any score examples are provided in Sibelius, Dorico and XML formats. Audio files are provided in mp3 or wav format. We provide descriptions for all visual content and transcripts for videos.

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your assignment work digitally as written documents. This unit has six written assignments.

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog. You can present your own performances as part of your Learning Log in recorded format. 

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    You will present your practical work in a format appropriate to your practice, with any notated scores in Sibelius or Dorico format. Academic work will be submitted digitally as written documents. 

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    Academic work will be submitted digitally as written documents. You may need access to a score notation program in order to include musical examples in your work. 

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • OCA Accessibility Statement

    The OCA Accessibility Statement covers the OCA website, which you may use to access course or unit information, or OCA policies.

    Mode of study

    All of this unit’s study materials are available online. 

    Online materials

    Online learning materials set out the unit’s content and activities. These comprise of text, images, documents, links to external resources, videos, padlets and online forums. These can be accessed via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), OCA Learn

    Library resources

    You will be required to access library resources as part of your unit. Any essential reading is provided electronically.

    Assignments

    This unit asks you to document your project work in a range of formats according to what is most appropriate for your work. This includes written documents, audio-visual presentations and recordings and visual material (such as posters and programmes).

    Listening and Learning Logs

    You will need to access music in both written (score) and audio form through access to online resources. Listening and Learning Logs can be presented digitally as written documents or an online blog.

    Tuition strategy 

    Support is provided by academic staff through formative feedback. Feedback is provided through written documents or as a tutorial with notes, depending on student choice. 

    Working with Others

    This unit does not require you to work with other students but you are welcome to make use of the department-wide forum spaces and group sessions accessed via OCA Learn.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes place through a digital portfolio uploaded to OCA Learn. 

    Study tempo

    Students are able to define a part-time study tempo that works for them within the overall timeframe deadline for the unit. Guidance and support on study skills and time management is available online through the OCA Student Handbook on OCA Learn.

  • The following units feature as electives on the Teach Out BA (Hons) Creative Arts pathway, but are also units of other Teach Out undergraduate programmes.