MUSGEN 3001 - Free Improvisation 3
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSGEN 3001 Course Free Improvisation 3 Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GENMUS 3030 Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Music students only Assessment Journal of weekly exercises and rehearsal techniques 20%, Research paper (2000 words) 30%, Performances 40%, Attendance and participation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Stephen Whittington
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Develop ability to think creatively
2. Develop ability to work collaboratively with other musicians
3. Develop ability to solve practical and logistical problems associated with musical performance
4. Develop ability to analyse and articulate the concepts and techniques applied in the student’s own work
5. Develop ability to research topics related improvisation
6. Develop ability to engage in critical thinking
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
4,5, Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3, 6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
2 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
An extensive collection of readings, web links and musical examples are available online. Students are expected to read and listen/watch this material as an integral part of the learning process. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
A series of 3-hour seminars and practical workshops directed towards:
(1) understanding the nature of creativity and spontaneity in music
(2) the idea of game-playing and how it relates to music
(3) the role of chance in spontaneous music-making
(4) Improvisation in a variety of historical and cultural contexts
(5) Psychological and aesthetic aspects improvisation;
(6) Strategies and approaches to improvisation;Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
Class activities include workshopping and preparing improvised performance, discussion of different approaches to improvisations (often with guest lecturers), listening to recorded improvisations and critically evaluating them. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
(a) Journal (35%): (2000 words). A reflective weekly journal detailing and evaluating class and extra-class improvisatory experiences and discussions. The journal can be submitted either electronically or in a hard-copy format.
Course Objectives: (1), (2), (3)
(b) Performance assessments (30%): Three in-class performance assessments in Weeks 5, 9 and 11
(10% each). Course Objective: (3), (4), (5)
(c) End of Semester performance (35%):
Course Objectives: (3), (4, (5)
Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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