Undergraduate Course: Musicianship 1 (MUSI08066)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The aim of this course is to develop the practical (aural and analytical) skills relevant to the students' musical needs. It does so through a combination of practical exercises, score study, and analysis of recorded examples. |
| Course description |
The modern musician must be able to understand and assimilate a vast array of musics in a variety of situations. The aim of this course is to help students develop a toolbox of practical (aural and analytical) skills to do so. It does so through a combination of practical listening exercises, score study, and analysis of recorded examples.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Students must have Grade 5 ABRSM Theory or equivalent. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Grade 5 ABRSM Theory or equivalent. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5,
Formative Assessment Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
169 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
50 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Analysis Portfolio: 50% (due week 12)
Listening Examination: 50% (May diet) NB -The listening examination is held in May to allow the time and practice needed to master the practical skills required to achieve the learning outcomes of the course.
Visiting Student variant: Analysis Portfolio 100%
Relationship between Assessment and Learning Outcomes:
Analysis Portfolio: L.O. 2, 3
Listening Examination: L.O. 1, 2, 3
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| Feedback |
Written formative feedback on portfolio items allows students to develop their work for the final submission.
Formative feedback on the listening exam is provided during the in-class practice exam in week 9.
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Musicianship 1 | 1:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Musicianship 1 | 1:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of listening skills for good musicianship
- demonstrate an understanding of the need for integration of their aural skills with analytical and theoretical knowledge, and develop the awareness required for effective self-directed learning
- demonstrate an ability to describe musical form and structure by talking and writing about compositional components and their interactions
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Reading List
Recommended: Eric Taylor, The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I & Part II. Published by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
This course does not use a compulsory text book. However, a plethora of text books as well as online and audio resources exist for practical musicianship development, and students are encouraged to discover and to use these alongside the course!
For example, use the search term "ear training" to discover many items held in the University library, such as:
¿ Mayfield, Connie. (2003). Theory essentials: an integrated approach to harmony, ear training, and keyboard skills. California & London: Thomson Schirmer.
¿ Phillips, Joel. (2005). The musician's guide to aural skills. New York & London: W.W. Norton.
¿ Pratt, George. (1990). Aural awareness: principles and practice. Milton Keynes & Philadelphia: Open University Press.
ABRSM publications are also very helpful. Not only the handbooks as recommended above (The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I and II), but also the graded music theory and ear training workbooks.
Finally, there are now many online resources to support your musicianship training. Two good examples:
¿ http://www.musictheory.net/ is very helpful, includes online exercises as well as lessons
¿ http://www.musictheoryhelp.co.uk/ - includes links to ABRSM practice papers and mark guides
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
1) Develop an awareness of personal strengths and areas for development; develop techniques for continual improvement.
2) Develop an ability to be flexible and to participate in a diverse range of musical contexts.
3) Manage time, and work effectively and realistically to schedules and deadlines.
4) Communicate effectively with other people, using audible, graphic, verbal and written means.
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| Keywords | music,analysis,ear training,score reading |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Nikki Moran
Tel: (0131 6)50 2423
Email: n.moran@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Noureen Ehsan
Tel: (0131 6)50 9179
Email: Noureen.Ehsan@ed.ac.uk |
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