Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Denis Crowdy
Contact via denis.crowdy@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
15cp at 100 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to basic approaches to guitar playing in particular styles. No previous experience in guitar playing is necessary (internal streams will be run appropriate to individual skill levels). The unit combines study tutorials and practical workshops.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Submissions
Tasks 10% or less. No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved.
Tasks above 10%. Students who submit late work without an extension will receive a penalty of 10% per day. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Ensemble Performance | 25% | No | week 9, week 13 |
Solo performance | 25% | No | Continuous |
Quizzes | 30% | No | Weeks 4, 7, 10 |
Critical listening | 20% | No | Week 5, 11 |
Due: week 9, week 13
Weighting: 25%
Assessment consists of ensemble group participation in tutorials, independent rehearsals out of class time and a final performance in front of a peer audience.
Marking criteria:
A (60%) Application of appropriate guitar technique and evaluation of musicianship including dynamics, phrasing, rhythm, tone and stylistic integrity, through ensemble performance.
B (40%) Evidence of group preparation, organisation, effective collaboration and attendance at rehearsals
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 25%
Assessed continuously through performance of technical exercises, tablature reading, and solo pieces and extracts set in class. These exercises and pieces will be provided by tutors at least two weeks in advance to allow for practice and preparation. Assessment will then take place in solo and group performance contexts in tutorials.
Marking criteria:
A (60%) Application of appropriate guitar technique and evaluation of musicianship including dynamics, phrasing, rhythm, tone and stylistic integrity, through ensemble performance.
B (40%) Evidence of regular, effective preparation through individual instrumental practice
Due: Weeks 4, 7, 10
Weighting: 30%
A series of quizzes will be presented throughout the semester testing knowledge of essential theory, history, listening to suggested repertoire and engagement with fundamental guitar related knowledge presented in the lecture material.
Marking criteria: Multiple choice, correct or incorrect.
Due: Week 5, 11
Weighting: 20%
Students are to demonstrate engaged and analytical listening to appropriate repertoire through completion of a number of iLearn exercises spaced throughout the semester.
Marking criteria: Evidence of ability to listen critically to relevant musical examples and express this in written form.
Benadon, F. & Gioia, T., 2009. How Hooker found his boogie: a rhythmic analysis of a classic groove. Popular Music, 28(01), pp.19–32.
Clarke, P., 1983. “A magic science”: rock music as a recording art. Popular Music, 3, pp.195–213.
Fitzgerald, J. 1999. Popular Music Theory & Musicianship. Hazelmount Publishing.
McSwain, R., 1995. The power of the electric guitar. Popular Music and Society, 19(4), pp.21–40.
Wells, J.D., 1983. Me and the Devil Blues: A study of Robert Johnson and the music of the rolling stones. Popular Music and Society, 9(3), pp.17–24.
Guitar, Wikibooks, http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Guitar
Music Theory, Wikibooks, http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Music_Theora
Various other resources are provided throughout the semester and students should explore the iLearn site for more detail
Details on unit's iLearn site
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
MMCCS Session Re-mark Application http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
Information is correct at the time of publication
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