units

ATS3818

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitSir Zelman Cowen School of Music
OfferedNot offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)Dr Adrian McNeil

Synopsis

Through both the study of the music and musical thought of drumming traditions of West Africa and especially Ghana, this unit explores the complex rhythmic practices of the traditional drumming ensembles in the region. Theoretical and practice based knowledge about these traditions is taught through the critical analysis of ethnomusicological literature of these traditions and through practice based instruction.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Comprehend and articulate the connection between culture and musical practice in West African drumming traditions.
  2. Develop and enhance individual practical skills in rhythm.
  3. Develop an appreciation and critical understanding of complex rhythmic interaction in ensemble playing transferrable to a range of musical contexts.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Adrian McNeil

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Music

Prohibitions

ATS2805