ATS2333 · Jazz movements and cultures

Overview

In this unit you will examine research pertaining to jazz history. You will utilise critical readings of historical and biographical texts in conjunction with analyses of representative audio and score materials to investigate socio-cultural trends, major significant historical events and key figures that have influenced the development of jazz.

Areas of study: Composition and music technology Ethnomusicology and musicology Music Music performance

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Recognise and explain the significance of socio-cultural trends, major historical events and key figures that have influenced the development of jazz;
2. Discuss jazz music with reference to various sociological, biographical and historical contexts;
3. Analyse selected major jazz genres, composers and works;
4. Demonstrate academic research, writing and oral communication skills.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.