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2010 Course Handbook

MUS851: An Introduction to Improvisation

This unit examines the many ways improvisation is understood and practised in a diverse range of performance settings. Drawing upon this wide ranging perspective, the unit sets out to construct an overview of the processes and techniques that define and inform improvisation. It also introduces practical models to provide basic skills for improvising.

Credit Points:4
Contact Hours:2
When Offered: D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
Staff Contact: Dr Adrian McNeil
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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies


Faculty of Arts