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Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit (MUSI10202)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit examines improvisation as it has manifested itself in Jazz and other African American Music. It is focused on the spirit of improvisation and its essential nature taking into account the concepts of imagination, freedom and individual expression.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will:
- have an understanding of improvisation in the broader sense and more specifically how it has evolved through Jazz music
- have a basic understanding of the formal, rhythmic and harmonic aspects of music
- be able to identify specific eras of Jazz music as well as the musicians that helped shape each era in Jazz history
- be able to describe and comment upon the various philosophical and conceptual attitudes that have shaped the evolution of Jazz
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
• critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
• understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One 30-minute listening test (50%)
- Critical appraisal of 2,000 words on improvisation as it has manifested itself in the Jazz tradition (50%)
Late submission:
- Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
- Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Hurdle requirements: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising 2-hours per week Total time commitment 96 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
96 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre Practice) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) Informal specialisation Interactive Composition Specialisation Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation Specialisation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024