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MUS133   The Materials of Music   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2019/2020
Credit level: F4
Pre-requisites   A level Music and/or grade V theory or equivalent
Pre Uni Qualification   A level Music and/or grade V theory or equivalent

Description

This module addresses the core skills of listening to music accurately and critically; writing melody, harmony and counterpoint with understanding; and musical leadership skills. The module will also deal with musical nomenclature and terminology, and stylistic and formal elements of music. These will be taught against the broad musical context of the Department and in order to prepare students for concurrent and future modules.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 46.0
Lecture 11.0
Seminar 11.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 50 % S1
Exam 2.0 50 % S1
Other 30.0 0 % S1
 

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