School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1313
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Laurence Fredrick GRIGSON

Description

This unit aims to develop foundational instrumental, improvisational, interpretative and technical skills. Students will begin to develop a practice and performance repertoire within the ensemble. The unit will focus on both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on presentation.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify and define musical performances within the ensemble.
  2. Identify the basic roles of the students instrument in the Jazz Ensemble.
  3. Memorise selected repertoire.
  4. Perform in a small ensemble and solo setting.
  5. Recognise the skills required to create effective improvised solos by recalling theoretical concepts studied.

Unit Content

  1. Basic improvisation and interaction methods.
  2. Interpreting the aesthetic techniques appropriate to small group ensemble performance.
  3. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  4. Rehearsal conventions and instrumental roles.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered11 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Participation in Ensemble, Performance Workshops

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopAssessment of classroom work and preparation.40%
Performance ^Individual assessment within group performance. 30%
Performance ^Individual assessment within group performance. 30%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS1313
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Laurence Fredrick GRIGSON

Description

This unit aims to develop foundational instrumental, improvisational, interpretative and technical skills. Students will begin to develop a practice and performance repertoire within the ensemble. The unit will focus on both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on presentation.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify and define musical performances within the ensemble.
  2. Identify the basic roles of the students instrument in the Jazz Ensemble.
  3. Memorise selected repertoire.
  4. Perform in a small ensemble and solo setting.
  5. Recognise the skills required to create effective improvised solos by recalling theoretical concepts studied.

Unit Content

  1. Basic improvisation and interaction methods.
  2. Interpreting the aesthetic techniques appropriate to small group ensemble performance.
  3. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  4. Rehearsal conventions and instrumental roles.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered11 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Participation in Ensemble, Performance Workshops

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopAssessment of classroom work and preparation.40%
Performance ^Individual assessment within group performance. 30%
Performance ^Individual assessment within group performance. 30%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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