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Postgraduate Course: Keyboard Organology (MUSI11012)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaMusic Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course will provide a review of historical and contemporary issues in Keyboard Organology, using the rsources of hte Russell Collection of early keyboard instruments as well as the city of Edinburgh's historical and contemporary organs. Principles of design and manufacture, playing techniques, social background and repertoire will be studied with the help of relevant literature and by studying the instruments themselves.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs n/a
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Sound Design Media - Sound Lab, Graduate School
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will have become familiar with the principles of design and manufacture of historical keyboard instruments, as well as the relationship of this to keyboard repertoire and playing techniques. They will have been introduced in some detail to a selection of instruments in the Russell Collection and will have gained an understanding of their design and historical importance.
Assessment Information
Two pieces of coursework.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Darryl Martin
Tel: (0131 6)50 2806
Email: Darryl.Martin@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Karen Bradley
Tel: 0131 221 6085
Email: k.bradley@ed.ac.uk
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