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Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit (MUSI10202)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 7 September 2023

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: 7 September 2023

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One listening test

  • 30 minutes
50%

Critical appraisal on improvisation as it has manifested itself in the Jazz tradition

  • 2000 words
50%
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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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.

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAlex Pertout
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising 2-hours per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    pertouta@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Further information

Last updated: 7 September 2023