UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

Participants are also taught art appreciation through painting on canvas and other experi- mental techniques, all geared towards achiev- ing a better understanding and knowledge of fine arts from a professional perspective. D R U MM I N G Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. In this discipline the areas explored include: • reproduction of different sound bases, open tone and tips from various areas of the drumhead. • timing and tempo (use of timelines, drum rhythm, basic beat system, cross rhythm). • hand techniques for dexterity and flexibility. Students also gain knowledge in polyrhythmic systems, drum rhythms of Jamaica and Africa - Dinki Mini, Kumina, Nyahbingi, Ibo, Akum, Gahu, etc. S T E E L P A N Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Students are given a basic understanding of the techniques in playing the steel pan. The programme teaches Introduction to Steel Pans, Introduction to Basic Rhythm and Tones, Sight Reading and Music Notation, Maintenance and Basic chord progression. As part of the UTech Steel Pan Ensemble, students develop a repertoire that includes Caribbean, Jamaican folk and popular music. I N S T R U M E N T A L B A N D Monday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Students are taught different techniques in playing music, theory and musicianship, indi- vidually and as a group. They are also taught how to improvise using basic theory and techniques learnt. As members of the UTech Instrumental Band, students develop a repertoire that includes the blues, Jamaican folk and popular music. Visit the Centre for the Arts Link on UTech Ja website; find us on Facebook – Centre for the Arts, UTech Jamaica or follow us on Instagram andTwitter @CFA_UTechJa to learn more about our services. U T E C H F O U N D AT I O N S Two Foundations have been established as charitable organizations to support the University of Technology, Jamaica and its programmes. The UTech Foundation in Jamaica was estab- lished in 1988 to promote academic excellence and has been providing extra-budgetary finan- cial support to the University for scholarships to local students, financial aid, staff training and development, research and other special projects. U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S F O R S T U D E N T S 74