Undergraduate Course: Music 1C: Musical Literacy (MUSI08013)
Course Outline
School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk |
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Course description |
This course will introduce students to the language of music, providing them with the skills needed to understand, analyse and listen intelligently to, music.
This course is suitable for those who have never studied music academically before. Those with school qualifications in Music should take Music 1D: Introduction to Compositional Techniques. If there is any doubt please contact the course secretary. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Students will acquire a working knowledge of the rudiments of music.
- Students will learn to read and understand a musical score.
- Students will develop an understanding of tonal harmony.
- Students will be equipped with a solid foundation which will enable them to pursue more advanced music courses. |
Assessment Information
One practical project (40%) and one 2-hour degree examination (60%). |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Simon Frith
Tel: (0131 6)50 2426
Email: Simon.Frith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: Lindsay.Hunter@ed.ac.uk |
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