Course Syllabus
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Course Syllabus |
| Improvisation, Jazz and Pop Emphasis I, 30 Credits | |||
| Course Code: | MG073G | Subject Area: | Field of Music |
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| Main Field of Study: | Musical Interpretation | Credits: | 30 |
| Subject Group (SCB): | Music | ||
| Education Cycle: | First Cycle | Progression: | GXX |
| Established: | 2016-11-29 | Last Approved: | 2017-03-30 |
| Valid from: | Autumn semester 2017 | Approved by: | Head of School |
General aims for first cycle education
First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.
In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.
(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student is expected to have:
- developed knowledge of his/her instrument and its repertoire
- knowledge and understanding of the role of the performing musician playing different styles of jazz and pop in different ensemble settings
- knowledge of repertoire in several different styles of jazz and pop
- a developed knowledge of jazz/pop-related harmony and aural training
- a developed knowledge and understanding of how musical performance correlates with the written score
- knowledge of common terminology and notation practices used in different musical circumstances
Skills and abilities
After completing the course, the student is expected to:
- have technical skills and artistic ability at a level adequate to the repertoire used in the course
- have developed an ability for independent artistic creation
- have developed his/her skills in jazz/pop-related harmony and aural training, and have the ability to apply these skills in the artistic process
- be able to perform a written score using the voice and to make a score from a sounding original
- be able to perform a given original or a piece of music written by him-/herself using common terminology and notation practice
Appreciation and approach
After finishing the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- reflect on his/her own learning and progress
- describe and value the artistic expression in his/her own and other's musicianship
- critically reflect on his/her own and others'approach to music making and music theory
- describe and reflect on possibilities and limitations in a musical score in relation to how it sounds when performed
Instrument
Proficiency training in instrument/voice, development in technical as well as artistic skills with extra attention given to musical communication, repertoire knowledge, improvisation and artistic expression
Ensemble
Group playing in different styles within the jazz/pop field
Music theory
Musical creation, musical analysis, ear training
Second subject
Based on the student's choice, can be instrument, voice or music theory
- Individual teaching
- Group teaching
- Seminars
Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).
According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.
Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
In order to receive the final course grade Pass with distinction (VG) the student must have received the grade Pass with distinction on the sub-courses Instrument and Ensemble, and at least the grade Pass on the remaining sub-courses.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
60 Credits at a Bachelor Program of Fine Arts in Music and passed entrance test.
For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).
Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.
For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).
The course is given in English. The student is required to have his/her own instrument (except for keyboard or percussion instruments).
Reading List and Other Teaching Materials
Required Reading
Lärarproducerat material används även i kursen.
Teacher-produced material is also used throughout the course.
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