Skip to main content
Unit outline_

IMPR4047: Improvised Music 7

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Sydney

Students experience how to prepare improvised music performances for specific performance and recording projects, based on their knowledge of the specific musical materials and techniques experienced in their studies of Improvised Music 1-6.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Jazz
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
? 
IMPR3046
Corequisites
? 
None
Prohibitions
? 
None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kevin Hunt, kevin.hunt@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Laura Altman, laura.altman@sydney.edu.au
Kevin Hunt, kevin.hunt@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Creative assessment / demonstration Performance
30-40 minute Performance and Program Notes.
50% Week 13 50 Minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Online task Journalled progress
Small continued assessment: the accumulation of a detailed process journal
40% Weekly ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Online task Submissions online
Online submissions on Canvas
10% Weekly ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assessment summary

  • Small continued assessment: the accumulation of a detailed process journal that illustrates how the improvisatory subjects are created, and how these are practised. 
  • Performance: 40 min improvised performance of the materials listed in the process journal. Program notes describe the pieces and briefly why these are being used as primary material for improvisation.

Assessment criteria

Result

name

Mark

Range

                                           Description

High Distinction

85-100

Demonstrates a high level of initiative and engagement of both preparatory tasks and performance tasks: High level of performance and originality consistent throughout the program. High level presentation of Program notes and weekly journal.

Distinction

75-84

Demonstrates initiative and engagement of both preparatory tasks and performance tasks: Some high level performance, continuity and originality. Good level presentation of Program notes and weekly journal.

Credit

65-74

Demonstrates initiative and engagement of both preparatory tasks and performance tasks: Mid-level performance and originality. Adequate level of presentation of program notes and weekly journal. On time submissions.

Pass

50-64

Adequate attention to tasks. Missed due dates, with adequate submissions. Adequate performance and originality. Adequate level of presentation of program notes and weekly journal.

Fail

0-49

Poor attention to tasks. Missed due dates and poor submissions. Inadequate performance standard and originality. Inadequate level of presentation of program notes and weekly journal.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Weekly Improvised Music 7 continues to examine specific rhythmic, harmonic, social and ecological applications that launch the student improviser into a world of precise and responsive creativity. Students will be required to apply and explore these techniques daily to embody the techniques into their individual musical language. Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. LO1. perform improvisations of music that is a synthesis of specific stylistic forms and creative originality
  • LO2. LO2. assemble a composition for improvisation performance from specific materials that generate real time creativity with continuity and context.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

not entered at this stage

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.