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Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem (MUSI20164)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | February - Online Semester 1 - Online June - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An interest in musical creativity and imagination; and 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Active contribution to all class discussions and performances as directed
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Written review
| During the assessment period | 15% |
Performance
| During the assessment period | 35% |
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: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- February - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising three 2-hour online classes per week for 4 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 February 2021 to 26 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 5 February 2021 Census date 12 February 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 February 2021 Assessment period ends 14 March 2021 - Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour online session 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 - June - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising three 2-hour online classes per week for 4 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 June 2021 to 23 July 2021 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2021 Census date 9 July 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 July 2021 Assessment period ends 13 August 2021 - Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour online session per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 280 students per availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 11 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 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation specialisation Informal specialisation Interactive Composition specialisation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
- 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: 11 April 2024