Jazz Studies 100

Course aim

To develop an understanding of jazz history, styles and arranging.

Course content

Exploring the development of jazz from its beginnings, concentrating on the major musical innovations, definitive stylistic characteristics, external musical influences and seminal jazz artists from the period. The course continues on to introduce the student to the fundamental principles and techniques of arranging and their application within a jazz context. Primary focuses will include: presentation and layout of music, understanding the technical limits and possibilities of the studied instruments, basic arranging techniques and tools of creative expression. 

Textbook(s)

Russell Garcia 2008, The Professional Arranger Composer, Criterion Music Corp, Hollywood, California

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Directed Study	4 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Task	Length	Weighting	Duration
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Essay	1500 words	25%	N/A
Project	2000 words equivalent	50%	N/A
Examination	N/A	25%	2 hours

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.