This course extends students' theoretical knowledge of jazz through guided analysis of jazz repertory and creative practices. Students will develop skills in the analysis, composition, and arranging of jazz styles, skills which are necessary for pursuing both jazz performance and/or academic research in jazz. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): chord-scale relationships, arranging concepts for jazz and popular instruments in both small and large ensembles, functional analysis of diatonic, chromatic, and modal harmonies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate an understanding of elements of jazz, including pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, and form;
- apply theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques to jazz repertoire drawing on appropriate terminology and nomenclature;
- demonstrate understanding of the theoretical foundations of jazz composition and improvisation through either performance or prose exposition;
- apply knowledge of instruments common to jazz idioms in creative adaptation, re-harmonisation, and arranging;
- articulate the key historical narratives of 20th-century jazz with supporting historical evidence.
Indicative Assessment
- Research project: a 12-minute presentation (with a 5-minute performance) and/or written paper of 2000 words (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Mid-semester 90-minute written exam (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Final 90-minute written exam (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Portfolio of compositions, arrangements, and analyses (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks including lectures and workshop-like activities
b) 82 hours of independent student study, including research, reading and writing
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
N/A
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3180 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4890 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4324 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | In Person | View |
