Music and Popular Music BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Liverpool
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Liverpool
In addition to practical areas, this programme focuses on developing an understanding of the repertoires, cultures, and practices associated with both classical and popular music. Some modules are practical, concerned with musical performance, composition and orchestration, song-writing or creative music technology, although none of these are compulsory. Others focus on music history topics or music analysis and theory. The remaining modules involve writing about music from a historical, critical, sociological, or philosophical viewpoint. Our studio and performance modules cater for both classical and popular musical styles. Department Key Facts Number of first year students73 Year One undergraduates (FTE equivalent) in 2015 Graduate prospects90% of our graduates are employed, due to start work, or in further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2014) National Student Survey89% of our students are satisfied overall with their programme (National Student Survey 2015) 98% considered their teachers to be enthusiastic about their subjects (National Student Survey 2015) Department resourcesThe Department of Music includes studio and recital areas, as well as lecture and multi-purpose rooms, electronic studios and a suite of practice rooms, including three sound-proofed pop practice rooms, an AV room and a sound diffusion lab.
Numerous keyboard instruments (pianos, organs, clavichord, harpsichord) are available to students alongside two dedicated Mac-based computer-rooms comprising thirty work-stations. The studios comprise a control room, three live recording areas with composition-based, mix-down, multimedia studios and a new interactive media room for students working on film...
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About this course
Entry Requirements As part of our application process, applicants are normally required to attend an Applicant Interview and Music Experience Day where you will either have an interview or a short audition with an academic member of staff. This is your chance to demonstrate your passion for the subject and allow us to make a decision on your application. A level offerABB. Offer may be reduced to BBB for those candidates achieving grade 8 distinction in any instrument. Subject requirementsA level Music at grade B is required for those wishing to...
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Subjects
- Credit
- IT
- Composition
- Music History
- Performance
- Sound
- Writing
- Music
- IT Development
- Musical
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Students take 45 credits in compulsory modules and five optional modules (balancing classical and popular modules).
MUSI120-MUSI130 or MUSI140-MUSI150 or MUSI180
Compulsory modules-
Critical Approaches 1: Music and Culture (MUSI120)
Level
1
Credit level
15
Semester
First Semester
Exam:Coursework weighting
25:75
Aims
To introduce students to the breadth and scope of the study of music at university, and to key issues in such study
To introduce students to key issues and concepts used in the study of music in relation to culture, as a part of culture, and as a culture in itself
To develop core information literacy skills required for the study of music at university
To provide a foundation for further study of music and culture at Levels To provide a foundation for further study of music and culture at Levels To provide a foundation for further study of music and culture at Levels Five and and Six.
Learning Outcomes Demonstrate baseline skills in referencing and citation
Locate and identify relevant sources for the critical study of music
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key issues in and theories relevant to the critical study of music
Demonstrate a critical approach to, and an understanding of, the intersection between issues and/or theories, and musical repertoires, cultures or practices, demonstrating independence of thought.
- Topics In Classical Music History (MUSI130) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 50:50 Aims
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to examine the development of Western classical music between 1600 and 1900
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to introduce key composers and representative works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods
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to consider the musical, historical and intellectual contexts that informed the changes of musical styles
Learning Outcomes
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Popular Music Studies 1 (MUSI140)
Level
1
Credit level
15
Semester
First Semester
Exam:Coursework weighting
50:50
Aims
To identify significant individuals, groups, and events in the development of popular music in the period from the mid-twentieth century onwards.
To identify some of the ways in which social, economic and technological factors impact on the production and reception of popular music.
To be able to apply knowledge, understanding, and awareness (as described in prior leaning outcomes) to original case-study examples
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Music As An Industry 1 (MUSI150)
Level
1
Credit level
15
Semester
Second Semester
Exam:Coursework weighting
50:50
Aims
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To introduce students to the range of activities undertaken by the music business
To explain the organisation and functions of record companies -
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Discuss the changing contexts of the music industries
Outline the different structures and functions of record companies
Demonstrate knowledge of how record companies fit into the music business as a whole.
Identify and discuss processes through which music is commodified and mediated. -
- Analysis (MUSI180) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
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To introduce basic and generic concepts of music theory and notation relevant to all later modules associated with the ''classical'' repertoire
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To introduce important musical forms (e.g., sonata form)
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To examine the use of instruments through score reading
Learning Outcomes
to explain the main lines of development with reference to tonality, instrumentation, structure etc
to differentiate between the styles of representative composers using appropriate musical vocabulary
to evaluate the main reasons for the changes in musical style during this period
to engage with and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources, to discuss relevant material and ideas, and to prepare well-organised and well-researched written work.Be able to identify and label keys, chords, cadences, modulations, and phrase structure
Be ab le t o identify the structural landmarks which define a particular musical form
Be able to evaluate the use of instruments (noting any contemporary limitations) and their role in shaping the musical discourse /structure
Be able to engage with and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources, to discuss relevant material and ideas, and to prepare well-organised and well-researched written work.
- Classical Practical Study 1 (MUSI102) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
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To further develop standard of practical performance
To develop self-awareness and self-reflection in relation to performance
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To expand knowledge of repertory
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To enable to develop a greater awareness of performance practice
- To develop self-awareness and self-reflection in relation to performance Learning Outcomes
- Popular Practical Study 1 (MUSI104) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
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To enable students to develop group rehearsal skills
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To enable students to develop group performance skills
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To enable students to improve their individual instrumental or vocal technique, focussing on the ability to perform with confidence and fluency -
To help students to gain a greater awareness of the issues that support the performance of popular music -
Learning Outcomes
- Composition and Orchestration 1 (MUSI106) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 15:85 Aims
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To gain greater awareness of formal considerations to provide experience in handling small-scale musical form
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To develop self-critical skills
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To develop accuracy and fluency in notation
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To introduce students to the origins and historical development of counterpoint
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To gain basic awareness of a range of 20th/21st-century styles, languages and approaches
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able:
To perform a short recital to a standard appropriate to the level (ABRSM Grade 8)
To perform with a sound technique
To think critically about concepts and methods of practice
Students will develop communication and interpretative skills through the rehearsal of popular music
Students will develop their communication and performance skills through the live performance of popular music
Students will be given the opportunity to study, practice, learn and develop their individual instrumental and/or vocal skills
Students will develop their teamwork skills in their groups, to formulate, organise, prepare and deliver a short performance
Learning to use the Sibelius notation software at a beginning level
To demonstrate competency in notation, to assist with their...
Music and Popular Music BA (Hons)