Riffs: Guitar Cultures & Practice 2

Subject MUSI20196 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 1 hour lecture and one 2 hour group tuition class per week during the semester.
Total Time Commitment:

140 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

Not available to BMus students
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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 may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Ken Murray

Contact

Dr Ken Murray

kenjm@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject is a further exploration of a range of popular guitar styles that have had widespread impact over the past century, including blues, rock and global folk styles. As well as examining relevant literature and recordings, students will develop and enhance their ability to perform examples of these styles.

Guitars will be provided at tutorials. Students will need access to an instrument for practice outside of class.
Learning Outcomes:

Students will gain further understanding of different types of guitar music and on completion of this subject should be able to recognize and critically discuss various approaches to the instrument. Students should learn a variety of guitar playing techniques in relation to the styles studied
Assessment:

Six multiple choiice online quizzes to be completed in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (30%); a 1000-word assignment due in week 9 of the semester (25%); a ten minute group practical assessment to be held in week 11 (20%) and an online listening test to be completed in the exam period (25%)
Prescribed Texts:

A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester
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.

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Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should further develop:

  • analytical and problem-solving skills
  • a metacognitive approach to preparation and practice of repertoire
Notes:

Guitars will be provided at tutorials. Students will need access to an instrument for practice outside of class.

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