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School:
School of Arts and Humanities
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2016-01-01
Module Leader:
Bryn Harrison
Version Number
2022.01
Learning Methods
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Synopsis
This module will introduce you to a variety of stylistic approaches to composition applicable to the versatile composer. It will draw on a broad range of compositional techniques from a historically informed perspective and culminate with an exploration of 20th and 21st Century classical genres and a variety of popular … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
A series of weekly lectures and seminars will deliver the main content of the module. Student’s abilities to understand and put into practise this knowledge will be tested by fortnightly formative exercises.
Outline Syllabus
Students will receive weekly lectures and seminars that explore a variety of stylistic compositional approaches from Baroque to Twentieth Century. These will be undertaken from a practical perspective through listening to recordings, analysing scores and undertaking compositional exercises applicable to particular stylistic models under discussion. The emphasis will not be … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
have developed a familiarity of various stylistic idioms and associated musical characteristics.
2.
have developed an awareness of the compositional methods involved in particular historical and current musical styles.
3.
have developed an understanding of how the use of instruments contributes to style.
4.
be able to emulate specific musical styles in composition.
5.
be able to communicate ideas effectively through the appropriate use of musical notation.
6.
be able to employ instruments in a stylistically consistent manner.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Assessment 2: Oral presentation/assessment
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Project Work
Assessment 2: Project Work
Assessment 3: Project Work
Assessment Criteria
The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Music subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and promulgated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets.
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