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Individual Performance Studies 6 (MUSI30228)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Andrea Meagher: andrea.keller@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Andrea Meagher: andrea.keller@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject hones advanced individual performance skills for a range of repertoire appropriate to the specialist area, leading to a substantial formal recital presentation. The subject includes individual lessons with expert practitioners, as well as group classes, which focus on the art of improvisation and developing the ability to compose and perform in real time.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- employ advanced techniques of functional harmony as related to jazz-based chord construction in jazz-based and original repertoire;
- employ advanced techniques of contemporary rhythmic practise to jazz-based and original repertoire;
- prepare and perform a recital program of jazz-based and original repertoire with skill and confidence;
- appraise their practice regime in terms of efficacy in achieving development goals;
- apply an advanced understanding of non genre-based compositional tools to improvisation;
- explore the connection between 'real-time' composition and concepts of 'flow' and 'play'.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- developed in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
- reached a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication;
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30227 | Individual Performance Studies 5 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
45-minute Individual Recital (Principal Study)
| During the examination period | 60% |
5-minute Improvisation Performance
| Mid teaching period | 10% |
5-minute Improvisation Performance
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Active contribution to class discussions and activities as directed (Performance related skills)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Andrea Keller Meagher Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 39 hours, comprising 9 hours Individual and Group Principal Study lessons, 18 hours Group Improvisation Materials class and 12 hours Performance Related Skills classes. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Andrea Meagher: andrea.keller@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Andrea Keller Meagher Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 39 hours, comprising 9 hours Individual and Group Principal Study lessons, 18 hours Group Improvisation Materials class and 12 hours Performance Related Skills classes. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Andrea Meagher: andrea.keller@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 8 November 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 Music Major Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 8 November 2024