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Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit (MUSI10202)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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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 completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One listening test
| During the teaching period | 50% |
Critical appraisal on improvisation as it has manifested itself in the Jazz tradition
| During the assessment period | 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 period | N/A |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising 2-hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
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 Music Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation specialisation Informal specialisation Interactive Composition specialisation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Students must meet the course entry requirements in order to be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject. Approval to be sought from the course coordinator.
- 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: 27 April 2024