Undergraduate Course: Aesthetics of Music (MUSI10018)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Music |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An introduction to the philosophy of music focusing on issues of musical meaning and value and on the problems of musical description and criticism. Topics covered include: musical representation, expression and interpretation; creativity and genius; music and national culture; technology and performance; listening; taste; high and low music. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least three Music courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- A knowledge of leading topics in the philosophy of music.
- An ability to argue rationally.
- Clarity of thought in connection with music aesthetics. |
Assessment Information
One piece of live music criticism, of no more than 1,000 words (20%).
One 3,000 word essay (40%), and one 3,000 word essay (40%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Aes music aesthetics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Simon Frith
Tel: (0131 6)50 2426
Email: Simon.Frith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: brad.herbert@ed.ac.uk |
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