African Drum and Dance 1

Subject 740-066 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour rehearsal each week, plus attendance at 3 public concerts during semester
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: Not available to BMus students
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Mr Ian Bruce Godfrey
Subject Overview: Weekly rehearsals and a series of lectures covering all aspects of traditional music from Ghana, West Africa - drumming, singing and dancing – culminating in an end-of semester performance.
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Perform West African music and dance to a competent standard
  • Understand the context of West African music and dance
  • Show technical development as ensemble musicians
  • Perform selected repertoire to concert standard
  • Demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of corporate style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending and musical gesture
  • Identify the broad and diverse cultural references of the relevant repertoire
  • demonstrate an awareness of standards of professional performance –practice in this genre of music
Assessment:

Attendance at all rehearsals and classes and participation in performances as directed (50%); a 10-minute practical examination at the end of the semester (25%); attendance and submission of a report of three public professional concerts or masterclasses of 500 words each, due end of semester (25%).

Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups
  • Apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
  • Demonstrate the ability to incorporate practical musical skills in unfamiliar musical traditions into their musical life
  • Demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
  • Study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard
  • enhance their musical and professional lives as informed concert goers

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