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Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem (MUSI20164)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online and On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable (login required)(opens in new window)
Contact information
January
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
June
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | January - On Campus Semester 1 - Online June - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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This breadth 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.
This subject is not available to Diploma in Music or Bachelor of Music students.
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 submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- January - On Campus
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising three 2-hour online classes per week for four weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 January 2024 to 24 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 February 2024 Census date 9 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 February 2024 Assessment period ends 15 March 2024 January contact information
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour online class per week 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
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
- June - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising three 2-hour online classes per week for four weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 June 2024 to 20 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 28 June 2024 Census date 5 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 July 2024 Assessment period ends 9 August 2024 June contact information
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour class per week. 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
Alex Pertout: pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota for each availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Quota sizes are listed below:
JANUARY:
Enrolment quota of 240 students.
SEMESTER 1:
Enrolment quota of 285 students.
JUNE:
Enrolment quota of 255 students.
SEMESTER 2:
Enrolment quota of 240 students.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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