Introduction
I have chosen to include my Research Project essay, plan and presentation as they best represent my research skills, as I have referenced thoroughly within the essay and I have used a range of sources from newspapers, books, magazines, videos and academic papers. It also shows my ability to take feedback from lecturers and use it to improve the quality of my work, as I have tweaked some of my research in order to improve the content of the presentation
Essay
I have included my essay as it shows that I am capable of conducting research, using references properly and that I am able to communicate it to others including non musicians. But it also demonstrates my general knowledge of artists and genres - both past and current, so I will be able to apply their common features to my own music, which may be required of me if it is stated in a brief given by Creative Scotland
Presentation Plan
I have included my plan it shows my ability to create concise plans and proposals for work that I may create under a brief. It shows that I can effectively communicate my ideas to others
Presentation
I included my research project presentation as it demonstrates my ability to apply skills and techniques that I have learned via research, to music as I had done so for the harmony, rhythm and timbre aspects of my presentation
Conclusion
Overall the he work I have completed for Music Research connects to my career as it displays my communication skills both in oral and written formats, and it shows that I can effectively communicate complex ideas or Information across to an audience. It also shows that I'm capable of effectively communicating musical ideas across to an audience via my instrument .
It also shows my ability effectively research and apply new skills learned to my practices and to my work. Most importantly it shows that I am capable of presenting a professional project and communicating it to others.