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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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply - two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date - and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (including weekends) after the original submission deadline, No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments - eg quizzes, online tests.
Assessment standards in this unit align with the University's grade descriptors, available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment
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:
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 to be submitted via Turnitin by the end of week 11.
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.
Students are marked individually based on their performance within the group.
Marking criteria:
Classes begin in week 1
Students need to bring their own acoustic guitars to class each week. Electric guitars may also be brought following consultation with the unit convenor, as there are a limited number of amps.
Copies of tablature, chord diagrams, scale diagrams and other resources will be made available via iLearn
A detailed list of readings will be provided on the iLearn site for access via the library
Students are encouraged to supplement music theory with the following:
Fitzgerald, J 2003, Popular music theory and musicianship, Hazelmount Publishing, Lismore, NSW. ISBN: 0975056808
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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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.
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