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MUSP4154 - Musical understanding A

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New from the academic year 2019/2020

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oppgave 1/3
Oppgave 1/3
Oppgave 1/3

Course content

Through studies of relevant literature and played examples, the students are given an introduction to central aspects in the development of western music from medieval music till around 1900. Within the historical perspective, the importance of music in a social and cultural context is emphasized, and the music will in relevant cases be related to the students repertoire. The subject gives a basic introduction to the terms of music, notation and analysis. A course in Norwegian traditional music at Ole Bull academy is part of the subject.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
The candidate:
-Has knowledge of the historical main lines of western classical music from medieval music till 1900
-has knowledge about, can recognize and compare aesthetical and stylistical character, compositions, forms and ensemble types for this timeframe.
-has knowledge about different ways of notation and methods on musical analysis
-Can relate this historical knowlegde to her/his musical performances.
-has knowledge about and can reflect upon the social context of music
-has knowledge about norwegian traditional music and dance

Skills:
The candidate:
-can find different sources of information, and use the Library
-masters a good musical system of concepts
-can relate this historical knowlegde to her/his musical performances.
-can articulate her/his knowledge both written and verbally.

Learning methods and activities

2 lessons per week for 12 week in fall and 12 weeks in spring.

The lessons includes lectures, active listening, analysis, score-reading, discussions and student-presentations.

Two written assignments and two presentations connected to selected parts of the subjects will be given. One of the assignments will be related to the students main instrument.

 

Scope for the written assignments: minimum 3 typed A4 pages with 1.5 spacing, type size 12, and standard margins.

 

Presentations are given in a group.

 

The written assignments can after a revision be part of the portfolio.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Further on evaluation

Portfolio with 3 written assignments with minimum 3 typed A4 pages with 1.5 spacing, type size 12, and standard margins. The portfolio is assessed as a whole.
Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

For students in the bachelor in performing music programme

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MUSP4113 7.5
MUSV1031 4.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2019

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2020

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)

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Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Oppgave 1/3
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oppgave 1/3
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oppgave 1/3
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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