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DRUM3305: Drum Set Ensemble 5

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Sydney

This subject will follow a trajectory based on advanced rhythmic organisation methods, application of rhythmic forms within an ensemble context, alternative improvisational contexts, as well as a variety of stylistic areas. The subject will also include the creation of new works by the ensemble cohort, with a primary focus on collaboration, communication, problem solving, and process development.

Unit details and rules

Unit code DRUM3305
Academic unit Jazz
Credit points 3
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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DRUM2304
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Simon Barker, s.barker@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation In-class engagement with materials assessment
Practical assessment
30% Ongoing Ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation Review of semester materials
Practical assessment
70% Please select a valid week from the list below 15 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3

Assessment summary

weekly rehersals and performance (80%), 1 x report (20%), 1xexam 20%.

Assessment criteria

High distinction

85-100

Comprehensive and outstanding technical control in relation to developmental expectations. Outstanding ability to manipulate rhythmic procedures. A mark of 95 or above indicates extraordinary technical virtuosity. Outstanding communication with ensemble.

Distinction

75-84

Excellent technical control and ability to manipulate developmental procedures/materials. Excellent communication with ensemble.

Credit

65-74

Confident technique and evidence of solid understanding of developmental procedures and materials. Projects potential for further development. Confident communication with ensemble.

Pass

50-64

Satisfactory level of technical development and control. Limited understanding and ability to manipulate developmental procedures and materials. Satisfactory level of communication.

Fail

0-49

Unsatisfactory technical achievement and engagement with materials and developmental processes. Unsatisfactory communication with ensemble.

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

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Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

N/A

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. manipulate a range of rhythmic practices, stylistic areas, sticking vocabularies, and improvisational frameworks/procedures
  • LO2. manipulate developmental processes that allow for the creation of personal rhythmic vocabulary
  • LO3. communicate effectively in ways that allow for multi-disciplinary collaborative action.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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