Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Jazz History and Culture 1

• Unit Code

  MUS1306

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  5

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr Jeremy Pierson GREIG

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Description

This unit focuses on the development of Jazz from its beginnings to 1942, concentrating on the major musical innovations, definitive stylistic characteristics, external musical influences and seminal Jazz artists from the period. The unit will examine the body of recorded work associated with the period in conjunction with the relevant literature.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Articulate the musical and historical events that influenced Jazz from its beginnings to 1942.
2. Aurally recognise the definitive Jazz styles from 1900 to 1942.
3. Produce written work that conforms with university protocols.

Unit Content

1. Jazz stars of the 1930s and 1940s.
2. Louis Armstrong.
3. Ragtime, Brass Bands, The Blues.
4. The Chicago School.
5. The beginning of the Big Band.
6. The first Jazz recordings.
7. The precursors to Jazz.
8. The swing era.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and Tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• DeVeaux, S., & Giddins, G. (2009). Jazz (1st ed.). New York: W.W. Norton and Co.

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