Theory and Analysis of Popular Music - AFM1209

Assessment 1: Written draft

A draft outline of the final assignment, equivalent to 1,000 words and 8 hours of student effort.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Portfolio of theoretical exercises. A folio of tasks testing understanding of key theoretical concepts and terminology.

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Project Work

An analytical project focused on a single track. This may be presented as either an essay of 1,500 words, or an illustrated oral presentation or video essay of equivalent length.

Project Work

<p>You will explore the musical building blocks of popular music, developing an understanding of key theoretical principles such as melody, harmony, rhythm, arrangement, and form. This will allow you to investigate a number of key works in detail, giving you an insight into how music works in ways that will also help to develop your creativity as a performer or composer. Coursework will be used to assess your progress.</p>

School of Arts and Humanities

<p><a href="http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/AFM1209">http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/AFM1209</a></p>

Music

AFM1209 - Theory and Analysis of Popular Music

Theory and Analysis of Popular Music

be able to show an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in music .

be able to construct an articulate, reasoned and convincing analysis, and present it appropriately

be able to analyse popular music of a variety of genres

be able to listen to music analytically and critically, and discuss it using appropriate technical and critical vocabulary 

be able to show awareness of the theoretical make up of popular music in a variety of genres.

be able to show an understanding of popular music theory.