Improvisation-African American Jazz
Subject MUSI30077 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Credit Points: | 6.25 |
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Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) |
Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2012. |
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 12 hours per semester Total Time Commitment: 12 hours contact & 12 hours study per semester |
Prerequisites: | None |
Corequisites: | None |
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
Core Participation Requirements: | For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Contact
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student CentreEmail: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: |
This subject focuses primarily on the history of the African American Jazz tradition. It also has a practical component where students are expected to demonstrate various skills on their instrument and show an understanding of relevant concepts pertaining to the performance of African ÂAmerican Jazz. The practical aspect of this subject will happen within the small ensemble. |
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Objectives: |
On completion of this subject students should have acquired
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Assessment: |
Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance. Formal: One performance of approximately 15 minutes duration. |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Recommended Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to: • Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician |
Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Music Performance Bachelor of Music Performance (Guitar) (VCA) Bachelor of Music Performance (Improvisation) (VCA) Bachelor of Music Performance (Keyboard) (VCA) Bachelor of Music Performance(Orchestral Instruments) (VCA) |
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