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 Improvisation 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS2308
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Thomas Joseph O'HALLORAN

Description

Jazz improvisation techniques of the Bebop and Post-bop era are studied in this unit in order to develop student’s facility in the technical and stylistic aspects of improvisation. Medium complexity level bebop repertoire will be used as the basis for these improvisations, extending harmonic and rhythmic ability within improvisation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate the levels of harmonic tension within improvisations.
  2. Construct solos that have a diverse rhythmic element on ballad tempos.
  3. Compose logical solos using extended dominant chord harmony.
  4. Apply basic polyrhythmic concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Chord extensions and implications to melody construction.
  2. Ballad Playing - Rubato phrasing, Triplets and Double-time rhythmic devices.
  3. Improvised incorporation of the half-whole diminished scale.
  4. Basic polyrhythmic concepts.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 1 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Weekly classes including theoretical work, performance and group collaboration.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Creative WorkCompose and perform jazz solos using extended harmonic and rhythmic techniques.30%
PerformanceImprovise jazz solos using extended harmonic and rhythmic techniques that develop musical intensity30%
ExaminationImprovise within standard jazz forms using extended harmonic and rhythmic techniques, as instructed by lecturer40%

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 Improvisation 3
  • Unit Code

    MUS2308
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Thomas Joseph O'HALLORAN

Description

Jazz improvisation techniques of the Bebop and Post-bop era are studied in this unit in order to develop student’s facility in the technical and stylistic aspects of improvisation. Medium complexity level bebop repertoire will be used as the basis for these improvisations, extending harmonic and rhythmic ability within improvisation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate the levels of harmonic tension within improvisations.
  2. Construct solos that have a diverse rhythmic element on ballad tempos.
  3. Compose logical solos using extended dominant chord harmony.
  4. Apply basic polyrhythmic concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Chord extensions and implications to melody construction.
  2. Ballad Playing - Rubato phrasing, Triplets and Double-time rhythmic devices.
  3. Improvised incorporation of the half-whole diminished scale.
  4. Basic polyrhythmic concepts.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 1Not Offered11 x 1 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Weekly classes including theoretical work, performance and group collaboration.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Creative WorkCompose and perform jazz solos using extended harmonic and rhythmic techniques.30%
PerformanceImprovise jazz solos using extended harmonic and rhythmic techniques that develop musical intensity30%
ExaminationImprovise within standard jazz forms using extended harmonic and rhythmic techniques, as instructed by lecturer40%

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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