758-248 Improvisation-African American Jazz | |
|---|---|
Credit Points | 6.25 |
Semester | 1, repeat 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 12 hours per semester, plus a minimum of 12 hours self-directed study |
Subject Description | This subject focuses primarily on the history of the African American Jazz tradition. It also has a practical component where students are expected to demonstrate various skills on their instrument and show an understanding of relevant concepts pertaining to the performance of African American Jazz. The practical aspect of this subject will happen within the small ensemble. |
Assessment | Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance. Formal: One performance of approx 15 minutes duration. |
Status: Official 2007 Last Modified: Tuesday October 31 22:21 SGML to HTML Conversion: Information Division - CWIS (SDI) Authorised by: Academic Registrar Enquiries: http://unimelb.custhelp.com/