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Recognised as one of the strongest jazz courses in the southern hemisphere, this major produces many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians. The strength of the major lies in the focus on performance outcomes, hence all educational units are based around developing these skills. All students participate in a variety of ensembles, from big bands to jazz trios and everything in between. The major has a visiting artist program that is second to none, and prides itself on the depth of professional knowledge that is on offer to students year round.
This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Arranger, Performer, Musician
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1305 # | Jazz Principal Study 1 | 10 |
| MUS1306 | Jazz History and Culture 1 | 5 |
| MUS1307 | Jazz Arranging 1 | 5 |
| MUS1308 | Jazz Improvisation 1 | 10 |
| MUS1309 | Jazz Aural 1 | 5 |
| MUS1310 | Jazz Second Study Piano 1 | 5 |
| MUS1311 | Jazz Large Ensemble 1 | 5 |
| MUS1312 | Jazz Special Projects 1 | 5 |
| MUS1313 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 1 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1314 # | Jazz Principal Study 2 | 10 |
| MUS1315 | Jazz History and Culture 2 | 5 |
| MUS1316 | Jazz Arranging 2 | 5 |
| MUS1317 | Jazz Improvisation 2 | 10 |
| MUS1318 | Jazz Aural 2 | 5 |
| MUS1319 | Jazz Second Study Piano 2 | 5 |
| MUS1320 | Jazz Large Ensemble 2 | 5 |
| MUS1321 | Jazz Special Projects 2 | 5 |
| MUS1322 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 2 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS2305 # | Jazz Principal Study 3 | 10 |
| MUS2306 * | Jazz History and Culture 3 | 5 |
| MUS2307 | Jazz Arranging 3 | 5 |
| MUS2308 | Jazz Improvisation 3 | 10 |
| MUS2309 | Jazz Aural 3 | 5 |
| MUS2310 | Jazz Second Study Piano 3 | 5 |
| MUS2311 | Jazz Large Ensemble 3 | 5 |
| MUS2312 | Jazz Special Projects 3 | 5 |
| MUS2313 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 3 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS2314 # | Jazz Principal Study 4 | 10 |
| MUS2315 | Jazz History and Culture 4 | 5 |
| MUS2316 | Jazz Arranging 4 | 5 |
| MUS2317 | Jazz Improvisation 4 | 10 |
| MUS2318 | Jazz Aural 4 | 5 |
| MUS2319 | Jazz Second Study Piano 4 | 5 |
| MUS2320 | Jazz Large Ensemble 4 | 5 |
| MUS2321 | Jazz Special Projects 4 | 5 |
| MUS2322 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 4 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS3305 # | Jazz Principal Study 5 | 15 |
| MUS3306 | Jazz History and Culture 5 | 5 |
| MUS3307 | Jazz Composition 1 | 5 |
| MUS3308 | Jazz Improvisation 5 | 10 |
| MUS3309 | Jazz Large Ensemble 5 | 5 |
| MUS3310 | Jazz Special Projects 5 | 5 |
| MUS3321 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 5 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS3313 # | Jazz Principal Study 6 | 15 |
| MUS3314 | Jazz History and Culture 6 | 5 |
| MUS3315 | Jazz Composition 2 | 5 |
| MUS3316 | Jazz Improvisation 6 | 10 |
| MUS3317 | Jazz Large Ensemble 6 | 5 |
| MUS3318 | Jazz Special Projects 6 | 5 |
| MUS3322 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 6 | 15 |
Students specialising in music arranging will substitute MUS2607, MUS2524 and MUS2525 for MUS3321 and MUS3322, with the approval of the course coordinator.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS4305 # | Jazz Principal Study 7 | 15 |
| MUS4306 | Jazz Composition 3 | 5 |
| MUS4327 | Jazz Improvisation 7 | 15 |
| MUS4308 | Jazz Large Ensemble 7 | 5 |
| MUS4309 | Jazz Special Projects 7 | 5 |
| MUS4310 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 7 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS4312 # | Jazz Principal Study 8 | 15 |
| MUS4313 | Jazz Composition 4 | 5 |
| MUS4314 | Jazz Improvisation 8 | 10 |
| MUS4315 | Jazz Large Ensemble 8 | 5 |
| MUS4316 | Jazz Special Projects 8 | 5 |
| MUS4317 | Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 8 | 15 |
| MUS3320 | Jazz Professional Management Skills 2 | 5 |
Students specialising in music arranging will substitute MUS2520, MUS2615 and MUS2616 for MUS4310 and MUS4317, with the approval of the course coordinator.
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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.
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