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 Special Projects 5
  • Unit Code

    MUS3310
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Christopher John TARR

Description

Instrumental workshops develop stylistic abilities of the students on their chosen instruments. Specialist projects will also be offered during project weeks that will enable students to choose from a selection of diverse topics related to their studies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Further develop upon skills relevant to furthering their careers.
  2. Understand general stylistic aspects of their chosen instrument.
  3. Understand stylistic techniques used by the prominent jazz figures on their chosen instrument.

Unit Content

  1. Performance and career related optional topics.
  2. Specific instrumental technical processes related to stylistic applications.
  3. Unique stylistic traits of prominent jazz artists that allow for individual recognition.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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
TypeDescription
PerformancePerform a transcription of a historically important figure incorporating an advanced technique on your chosen instrument
ParticipationParticipate in 2 special project sessions
Assignment ^Concert Practice Critique

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Liebman, D. (1994). Developing a personal saxophone sound. Massachusetts: Dorn Publications.
  • Riley, J. (1994). The art of bop drumming. Miami: Manhattan Music.
  • Reid, R. (2000). The evolving bassist : a comprehensive method in developing a total musical concept for the aspiring jazz bass player. Alfred Publishing Company.
  • Levine, M. (1989). The jazz piano book. Petaluma, CA: Sher Music.
  • Dayme, M. B. (2005). The performer's voice: realizing your vocal potential (1st ed.). London: W.W. Norton.

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 Special Projects 5
  • Unit Code

    MUS3310
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    5
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Christopher John TARR

Description

Instrumental workshops develop stylistic abilities of the students on their chosen instruments. Specialist projects will also be offered during project weeks that will enable students to choose from a selection of diverse topics related to their studies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Further develop upon skills relevant to furthering their careers.
  2. Understand general stylistic aspects of their chosen instrument.
  3. Understand stylistic techniques used by the prominent jazz figures on their chosen instrument.

Unit Content

  1. Performance and career related optional topics.
  2. Specific instrumental technical processes related to stylistic applications.
  3. Unique stylistic traits of prominent jazz artists that allow for individual recognition.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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
TypeDescription
PerformancePerform a transcription of a historically important figure incorporating an advanced technique on your chosen instrument
ParticipationParticipate in 2 special project sessions
Assignment ^Concert Practice Critique

^ 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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