Jazz harmony and improvisation
| Title | Jazz αρμονία και αυτοσχεδιασμός / Jazz harmony and improvisation |
| Code | ΘΑ2005 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Music Studies |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600017105 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Mousikṓn Spoudṓn (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 100
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicology / Music Education | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Music Composition | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600203807
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Class Schedule
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 8 (317) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 12:00 έως 15:00 |
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600203807
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of tonal harmony.
Learning Outcomes
Learning the basics of jazz harmony.
Learning the basic principles of improvisation at a theoretical and practical level.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course analyzes the basic principles of jazz harmony and jazz improvisation.
Keywords
jazz, jazz harmony, improvisation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Audio
- Interactive excersises
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Artistic Workshop | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Artistic creation | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Student participation during the course. Final Assessment through written examinations.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
- Artistic Performance (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Jazz Theory, by Mark Levine.
Last Update
27-03-2023
