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Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem (MUSI20164)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Alex Pertout
Semester 2
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Alex Pertout
Overview
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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: 19 March 2024
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: 19 March 2024
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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 96 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Alex Pertout
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 96 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, subject matter enquiries:
Alex Pertout
Time commitment details
96 hours
Last updated: 19 March 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 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Interactive Composition Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024