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EMUS1672: Continuo 2

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Sydney

In this Unit of Study students will further develop skills for successful and artistic basso continuo realisation, through application of figured bass principles, improvisation, ornamentation, score reading, harmonic hierarchy and its implications, and general principles of bass line playing in relevant chamber and orchestral repertoire. There is a strong focus on historical and stylistic awareness through research of relevant pedagogical texts, discussion and application.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EMUS1672
Academic unit Performance
Credit points 3
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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EMUS1671
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Daniel Yeadon, daniel.yeadon@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Daniel Yeadon, daniel.yeadon@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Anthony Hamad, anthony.hamad@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment In-class assessment
Participation
40% Ongoing n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Early Feedback Task - Mandatory Canvas quiz
Mandatory Canvas quiz #earlyfeedbacktask
0% Week 03
Due date: 06 Mar 2024 at 11:59
5-10mins
Outcomes assessed: LO3
Creative assessment / demonstration Mid-semester exam
Three prepared exercises, performed either with or without realisation
10% Week 07 Varies, depending on repertoire
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5
Creative assessment / demonstration Final exam
Content varies from one semester to the next, depending on the cohort.
50% Week 13 Varies, depending on repertoire
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

  • Mandatory Early Feedback Task. Canvas quiz.
  • Mid-semester exam. Three prepared exercises, performed either with or without a written-out realisation.
  • Final exam. Without a written-out realisation, students will perform four prepared figured bass exercises and one at sight. A hard copy with realisations of all four prepared exercises will be submitted to the examiner for marking. The examination will also include an aural component in which the student will be quizzed on their knowledge.
  • Participation. Based on the teacher’s assessment of perceived level of effort, involvement and attitude in classes.

Assessment criteria

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Comprehensive engagement and outstanding awareness of style. A mark of 95 or above indicates extraordinary presentation of historical performance parameters.

Distinction

75 - 84

Strong engagement and stylistic achievement. Clear awareness of historical performance parameters.

Credit

65 - 74

Evidence of solid musicality and engagement. Some stylistic achievement. Potential for further development. 

Pass

50 - 64

Satisfactory level of preparation and musical engagement. 

Fail

0 - 49

Unsatisfactory level of engagement. 

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.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

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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Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 07 Mid-semester review and exam Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Weekly Unit content Block teaching (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

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

Refer to Canvas Historical Performance site for recommended readings.

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. realise figured bass
  • LO2. play from a basso continuo line in an ensemble setting
  • LO3. demonstrate a basic awareness of various national and styles in the realisation of a basso continuo part
  • LO4. display basic improvisation skills
  • LO5. demonstrate awareness of the most important primary sources on basso continuo.

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

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is a new unit for 2024

Refer to Canvas for more detailed information and regular updates.

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