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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces the student to the fundamental principles and techniques of arranging and their application within a jazz context. Basic music arranging skills will be developed through an examination of musical elements and key arranging concepts, with the practice of arranging music for a variety of small jazz ensembles being used to support and apply the underpinning theoretical constructs. Primary focuses will include: presentation and layout of music, understanding the technical limits and possibilities of the studied instruments, basic arranging techniques and tools of creative expression.
Unit was previously coded MUS1106
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 11 x 1.5 hour lecture | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, Workshops, and Tutorials.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Jazz Arranging Fundamentals Test | 20% |
| Exercise | Rhythm Section Techniques | 30% |
| Creative Work | 2-Part Horn and Rhythm Section arrangement. | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces the student to the fundamental principles and techniques of arranging and their application within a jazz context. Basic music arranging skills will be developed through an examination of musical elements and key arranging concepts, with the practice of arranging music for a variety of small jazz ensembles being used to support and apply the underpinning theoretical constructs. Primary focuses will include: presentation and layout of music, understanding the technical limits and possibilities of the studied instruments, basic arranging techniques and tools of creative expression.
Unit was previously coded MUS1106
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 11 x 1.5 hour lecture | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, Workshops, and Tutorials.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Jazz Arranging Fundamentals Test | 20% |
| Exercise | Rhythm Section Techniques | 30% |
| Creative Work | 2-Part Horn and Rhythm Section arrangement. | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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