Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem (MUSI20164)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject gives participants the opportunity for an in-depth practical study of musical improvisation techniques by introducing the participant to the marvellous and unique art of improvisation. This performance-based subject introduces the practice of musical improvisation for those musicians who have had little or no experience in the art of real time creative music-making. Open to any instrumental or voice performer, this ‘free play ensemble’ will open your journey to a new musical freedom.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:




  • Understand the practice of musical improvisation as real time composition utilising tools such as melody, harmony, rhythm, intensity, texture, intent, emotion, gesture, drama and extended techniques
  • Understand the creation of music from the perspective of ‘play’ where the individual is challenged to create musical expression within the complexity of a group environment
  • Demonstrate some personal approaches to performing improvised music
  • Demonstrate a greater awareness of music as an aural art form acutely linked to site-specific factors such as acoustics and audience
  • Demonstrate a developing sense of musical imagination and musical intuition

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will 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
  • demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
  • demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century
  • critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
  • work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments
  • understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

MUSI10201 MUSI30240

Recommended background knowledge

An interest in musical creativity and imagination. In addition a basic technical facility on an instrument.

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • Classroom participation (via weekly performance and discussion) - Weeks 1 to 12 (50%)
  • Group Performance - Week 12 (35%)
  • Review of an improvised solo utilising concepts discussed in class (500 words) - Week 12 (15%)

Hurdle requirement:

  • Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject

Late Submissions:

  • 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

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAlex Pertout
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment96 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

    Semester 1 contact information

    pertouta@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAlex Pertout
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment96 hours
    Teaching period23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018
    Census date31 August 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Semester 2 contact information

    pertouta@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

96 hours

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025