Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Coomera | Term1 | Term1 |
| Lismore | Term1 | Term1 |
Unit description
Develops intermediate-level skills and knowledge in relation to ensemble rehearsal and performance, rhythm section and vocal arranging. Students will rehearse and perform in a small ensemble and participate in practical sessions focused on arrangement techniques. In this unit students have the option of participating in a project ensemble geared towards the students’ own creative or performance goals.
Unit content
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Intermediate level ensemble practices
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Rehearsal, arrangement and performance techniques in a small ensemble setting
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Rhythm section writing and arrangement techniques
- Vocal writing and arrangement techniques
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
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| 1 | demonstrate intermediate performance techniques in an ensemble setting on an instrument or singing |
| 2 | apply intermediate-level rhythm section and vocal writing and arrangement techniques |
| 3 | apply intermediate-level music theory principles to ensemble practice and performance. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate intermediate performance techniques in an ensemble setting on an instrument or singing
- apply intermediate-level rhythm section and vocal writing and arrangement techniques
- apply intermediate-level music theory principles to ensemble practice and performance.
Prescribed Learning Resources
- No prescribed texts.
It is a workplace health and safety requirement that students must wear covered shoes in all studio areas in D Block.
All outside electrical equipment must be tagged and tested prior to use in the D Block studios.
Students are required to have access to personal instruments and practice equipment including:
- Voice: Microphone, metronome and manuscript paper.
- Bass: Bass guitar, lead, tuner, metronome and manuscript paper.
- Guitar: Guitar (acoustic or electric), lead, tuner, metronome and manuscript paper.
- Keys: Access to keyboard, metronome and manuscript paper.
- Drums: Drum sticks, brushes, practice pad, metronome and manuscript paper.
- Other: As prescribed by UA, ensemble directors and lecturer.
Teaching and assessment
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts please visit the Student Contribution Amounts.
Fee paying courses
For postgraduate or undergraduate full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.