Final project

The final project component is the culmination of the AdvArtDip. It forms the centrepiece of the final submission assessed by the examining committee, alongside the written commentary.

The University regulations for the degree state that your work must ‘demonstate outstanding public performance skills commensurate with those of a professional artist’ and be capable of making ‘a significant and original contribution’ to your chosen artistic sphere.

As with the preparatory project, the nature and scope of the work will be discussed and agreed with your principal supervisor. You may choose to include additional assessed elements beyond the performance itself, such as: arranging; composition; improvisation; editorship; collaboration; academic writing or presentation; musical leadership; or any other appropriate contribution to your specialism.

The project will be supported by up to 13 hours of supervision by an expert in your principal discipline.

The performance may take place at the Conservatoire during the final examination diet in May/June. However, you are also encouraged to seek a public performance opportunity furth of the Conservatoire. Advice will be given in seeking extenal venues and opportunities, and you will have the opportunity to pitch for financial support from the PGT Music Project Fund.

Assessment

The performance will be recorded and submitted as part of your final portfolio. The examining committee will make a holistic judgement of the work, alongside the evidence of the preparatory project and the written commentary.

The assessment criteria are as stated in the University regulations.