6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music
Coordinator(s)
Not offered in 2017
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:
- Comprehend and articulate the connection between culture and musical practice in West African drumming traditions.
- Develop and enhance individual practical skills in rhythm.
- 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)
This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Prerequisites
Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.