Module Details
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Title MUSIC AS SOUND
Code MUSI110
Coordinator Dr FL Jarman
Music
F.Jarman@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To provide a generic foundation in analytical skills appropriate for music from a range of repertoires, including different popular musics, international traditional musics, and art musics. To make analysis accessible to those without prior musical experience, and to encourage a different way of thinking about analysis for those with competence in music theory that will complement and build on their existing knowledge. To introduce students to concepts and terminology appropriate for the analytical description of recordings of music from different repertoires.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will have the ability to describe and identify the key elements and processes that make up a music recording, using both verbal and non-verbal means.

(LO2) Students will have the ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of the functions and possibilities of different musical aspects, and be able to explain the implications of musical details found in a music recording.

(LO3) Students will have the ability to undertake a critical analysis of a music recording, using written, graphical, and technical tools, and describing how musical aspects are manifested and interact in a particular piece.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual.

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills.

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Media analysis.

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking.

Syllabus
 

At first, the module focuses on aural analysis and the development of bespoke graphic analytical techniques. Here, we consider music in terms of specific sonic parameters: pitch, time, timbre, vocality, and space. Later, the module brings in technological tools for analysis, specifically spectrographic analysis using tools such as Sonic Visualiser and Praat. Analytical observations are situated throughout in relation to the cultural work the music can undertake.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Large Group Learning Description: Interactive lectures introduce key concepts. Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Description: Smaller group sessions encourage students to apply core concepts themselves Teaching Method 3 - Large Group Learning Description: Two large-group sessions in preparation for assignments

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   10

       4

4

22

22

30

2

2

 96
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 62
TOTAL HOURS 158

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  2 hours    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Analytical portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1: assessment schedule  1500 words plus diag    50       

Recommended Texts
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