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 Principal Study 6Unit Code
MUS3313Year
2019Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Unit Coordinator
Mrs Victoria Leslie TORRANCE
Description
This unit aims to develop advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills, and students will continue to plan and manage a practice routine and performance repertoire. The unit will also concentrate on designing a recital program that reflects concepts and techniques studied thus far. The unit will continue to focus on further development of individual performance skills with an emphasis on presentation. To meet the participation criteria, students must pass the Technical Proficiency Level 3 exam.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass MUS3305
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced instrumental technique on the students principal instrument.
- Demonstrate the skills required to evaluate musical performances.
- Design an effective practice routine.
- Integrate and apply the technical and interactive skills required to create improvised solos across the appropriate repertoire.
- Plan, design and perform a recital program.
Unit Content
- Advanced jazz stylistic concepts, techniques and interaction methods.
- Advanced scales and arpeggios.
- Advanced sight-reading exercises.
- Performance presentation related to third year jazz recital assessment.
Learning Experience
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Additional Learning Experience Information
Instrumental Lessons, 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.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test ^ | Principal Study Performance Assessment | 40% |
| Performance ^ | Recital | 40% |
| Assignment | Transcription Portfolio | 20% |
| Technical Proficiency - Level 3 Exam |
^ 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 Principal Study 6Unit Code
MUS3313Year
2019Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Unit Coordinator
Mrs Victoria Leslie TORRANCE
Description
This unit aims to develop advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills, and students will continue to plan and manage a practice routine and performance repertoire. The unit will also concentrate on designing a recital program that reflects concepts and techniques studied thus far. The unit will continue to focus on further development of individual performance skills with an emphasis on presentation. To meet the participation criteria, students must pass the Technical Proficiency Level 3 exam.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass MUS3305
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced instrumental technique on the students principal instrument.
- Demonstrate the skills required to evaluate musical performances.
- Design an effective practice routine.
- Integrate and apply the technical and interactive skills required to create improvised solos across the appropriate repertoire.
- Plan, design and perform a recital program.
Unit Content
- Advanced jazz stylistic concepts, techniques and interaction methods.
- Advanced scales and arpeggios.
- Advanced sight-reading exercises.
- Performance presentation related to third year jazz recital assessment.
Learning Experience
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Additional Learning Experience Information
Instrumental Lessons, 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.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test ^ | Principal Study Performance Assessment | 40% |
| Performance ^ | Recital | 40% |
| Assignment | Transcription Portfolio | 20% |
| Technical Proficiency - Level 3 Exam |
^ 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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