Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Denis Crowdy
Contact via Email
193G
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(39cp at 100 level or above) including MUS207
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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 explores a range of guitar techniques (left and right hand) in order to build instrumental skills in rock/blues styles. The unit combines study tutorials and practical workshops.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
To complete the unit satisfactorily the student need to know that:
1. assessment tasks are aligned to the unit Learning Outcomes. Timely submission of assessment tasks is a unit requirement or penalties apply. 10% per day (including weekends) will be deducted for all late submissions unless Disruptions to Studies (including a request for an extension) is approved.’
2. You are required to attend all tutorials. As participation in the process of learning is linked to and underpins the unit Learning Outcomes, you will need to either apply for Disruptions to Studies to cover any missed tutorial (if the disruption is greater than three consecutive days) or supply appropriate documentation to your unit convenor for any missed tutorial (if less than three consecutive days).
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Individual Performance | 25% | No | Continuous |
Quizzes | 30% | No | Weeks 4, 7, 10 |
Presentation and report | 20% | No | Weeks 9-11 |
Group Performance | 25% | No | Weeks 12, 13 |
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 25%
Individual performance is assessed through performance of technical exercises and solo pieces and extracts set in class. Simple tablature reading exercises will also form part of this assessment.
Marking Criteria: Application of appropriate guitar technique and evaluation of musicianship including dynamics, phrasing, rhythm, tone and stylistic integrity, through solo performance
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 class.
Due: Weeks 9-11
Weighting: 20%
Students will explore selected essential repertoire from a chosen musical style/genre, isolate and analyse essential features and associated styles, then present this as a 15 minute presentation to the class. This presentation will be accompanied by a report of no longer than 700 words and handed on the day of the presentation.
Marking Criteria:
The presentation will comprise 60% of the mark for this assignment, and the written component component the remaining 40%.
Reports and presentations will be assessed on the basis of:
(i) evidence of proper research
(ii) the application of appropriate interpretative and analytical tools to the research topic
(iii) the quality of the report in terms of its content and organisation,
(iv) the effectiveness of the oral presentation (including adherence to the time limit), and
(v) Consistent and rigorous referencing and citations.
Due: Weeks 12, 13
Weighting: 25%
Students in a group have to select song for their performance. Students will perform in an ensemble to test essential performance and instrumental skills. Ensemble performance will be based on participation in tutorials, rehearsals and an ability to perform with other guitarists during the seminars and a final performance with a peer audience.
Marking criteria:
Readings/learning materials are distributed during classes.
Students are also encouraged to purchase the following theory book:
Fitzgerald, J 2003, Popular music theory and musicianship, Hazelmount Publishing, Lismore, NSW. ISBN: 0975056808
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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
MMCCS Session Re-mark Application http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
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