Style Studies 1 (U02720)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : ACE-1-U02720

Using composers as models (for example the Inventions of J.S. Bach and the String Quartets of Haydn) the course will introduce students to harmonic functionality, the contrapuntal relationship between voices, textures and techniques of instrumental writing.

? Keywords : Music Composition Harmony Style Studies

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Inventing 1

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Music, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 8 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 12 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
17/01/2008	11:10	12:00	Lecture Room B 2.01, Alison House	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Project Week 6 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00 - 1.00. Weekly Seminars and additional Tutorials in Weeks 2-5 and 7-10.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of harmony and counterpoint as evidenced by the ability to recreate in a variety of exercises a number of historical styles.

Assessment Information

A mark for attendance and courework (10%), a portfolio of two pieces of work (40%), a take-away examination (25%) and a 2-hour degree examination (25%).