Jazz Improvisation develops the student's practical ability in improvisation, informed by theoretical, aural historical, cultural and stylistic concepts. It deepens the student's understanding of structure within improvised music and the historical and cultural contexts which affected its development. Emphasis is placed upon developing the student's melodic, rhythmic and aural skills as well as their ability accurately to transcribe and analyse music from sound recordings. Throughout three years of study, a variety of concepts, approaches, methodologies and skills are introduced through which student learning is progressively extended and consolidated.

A graded result reflects the level of achievement and participation taking into account academic effort, commitment, progress and level of expertise, including the student's capacity to undertake increasing complex tasks. Emphasis will be placed on regular critical feedback and formative evaluation. The assessment requirements and criteria for evaluation will be defined in written guidelines handed out at the beginning of each semester.

Five progress assessments (10% each) and final test (50%).

Two hours per week

MUSM3230 Jazz Aural & Improvisation 5