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MCM Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble 2 (MUSI20088)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject introduces Bachelor of Music students to advanced performance techniques in the Indonesian gamelan, an ensemble of tuned percussion, gongs, and chimes.
Through weekly rehearsals culminating in an end-of-semester performance, students develop their skills in performing and analysing the traditional interlocking melodies of Indonesian music on several instruments.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- perform at an intermediate standard on several Javanese instruments;
- work cooperatively as a member of a gamelan ensemble;
- demonstrate intermediate musical competency as a performer of gamelan music.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the ability to:
- demonstrate an openness to new ideas about music;
- work cooperatively in a music ensemble;
- think critically and independently as a musician;
- understand and appreciate cultural diversity.
Last updated: 31 January 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Active contribution during weekly classes and performances
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Written theory exam
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
10-minute practical exam
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week during the semester and participation in rehearsals and performances as directed Total time commitment 68 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 - Semester 2
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week during the semester and participation in rehearsals and performances as directed Total time commitment 68 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Additional delivery details
Delivery
Rehearsals in this subject are co-delivered with MUSI20138 Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble.
Last updated: 31 January 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 Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music
Last updated: 31 January 2024