MUSJAZZ 1010 - Jazz History
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSJAZZ 1010 Course Jazz History 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 MUSJAZZ 1300A, MUSJAZZ 1300B Restrictions Available to BMus students only Assessment Essay (1000 words) 25%, Tutorial participation10%, Group presentation with accompanying paper (1000 words) 25%, Exam 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Lyndon Gray
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. To facilitate understanding of the social, economic and political factors involved in the development of jazz in the USA from its West African and European roots to the present day, including the ongoing developments of jazz styles within America, Europe and Australia.
2. To develop the ability to analyse and discuss/document the specific stylistic features of each historical period of jazz, including transitional and related forms, and to identify major trends in the development of the music.
3. To develop the ability to assess, aurally recognise and place into historical perspective the innovations and developments of the major contributors from early jazz to contemporary styles.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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2, 3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Access to Spotify and YouTube.
Recommended Resources
Gary Giddens Jazz
Ted Gioia The History of Jazz
Mark Gridley Jazz Styles
Alyn Shipton A New History of Jazz
Ken Burns Jazz: A Film by Ken BurnsOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
TEACHING & LEARNING MODES Facilitate understanding of the social, economic and political factors involved in the development of Jazz in the USA from its West African and European roots to the present day; develop the ability to analyse the specific stylistic features of each historical period of jazz, including transitional and related forms, and to identify major trends in the development of the music; develop ability to assess and place into historical perspective the innovations and developments of the major contributors from early jazz to contemporary styles. Topics include: analysis of various styles of jazz and pre-jazz ranging from Spirituals and the Blues to EuroJazz and Hip Hop/Jazz amalgams; musical concepts in jazz styles; roles of instruments; study of set works.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to attend lectures each week and take notes then study the written lectures (available online through MyUni within 24 hours from presentation) as well as PowerPoint slides, YouTube and Spotify links for listening. Students are also expected to participate weekly in the Tutorial sessions where lecture content is explored in greater detail through discussion, active listening tasks and individual projects.Learning Activities Summary
Jazz History explores the foundations of jazz from its roots in West Africa, through its early development in the USA through the interaction of African and European people through to about 1945 and continues to explore the foundations of modern jazz from its roots in Bebop through to the present time.Specific Course Requirements
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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
ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Listening Assignment Formative 10% 2
Test Summative 20% 1, 2, 3
Exam Formative and Summative 70% 1, 2, 3
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance
Active presence at 100% of the class sessions is expected. Any student who misses more than two class sessions (certified medical or prior-approved compassionate/professional absences excepted) may be excluded from exam assessment. Applications for leave should be made using the following pro-forma: http://music.adelaide.edu.au/current/handbook/Student_Leave_Form_11-11.pdfAssessment Detail
Listening Assignment - 10% Weighting
Students will be provided with Spotify playlists that will be presented and discussed in class. Students will then discuss in small groups and the assignment will include identifying artists, ensembles and musical works of the time in historical perspective.
Test - 20% Weighting
A test in week 12 will included comparative analysis of developing jazz artists and styles as well as aural identification similar to the Listening Assignment.
Exam - 70% Weighting
The end of semester exam will include an aural identification aspect as well as comparative analysis and discourse on the parallel social developments in the timeline of developing jazz music.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 Access Adelaide.
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