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Contextual Studies 4 (MUSI20180)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject cultivates the student’s fluency with the practical and theoretical elements of contemporary music making.

Concepts and structures relating to rhythm, harmony, contemporary scoring practices and real time ensemble balancing are explored through an experiential pedagogy where students learn the techniques of leading a contemporary music ensemble in original creative composition.

Students attend Languages of Music (an interactive workshop/lecture) which is supported by practical small group tutorials for each of the three areas of: harmonic, rhythmic and practical devices.

The assessment combines written examination and practical application.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • apply key elements of contemporary repertoire to individual performance practice with a view to innovation and sustainable artistic practice;
  • produce creative work in response to history and styles of improvised music investigated in Contextual Studies 3;
  • transcribe, identify and perform selected melodies, rhythms and harmonic structures;
  • identify and perform selected rhythmic and polyrhythmic patterns;
  • perform melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic tasks illustrating aural comprehension;
  • utilise theoretical conventions of music and apply these to jazz and improvisation practices.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will:

  • exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician and composer;
  • have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
  • have reached a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication;
  • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
  • have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.

Last updated: 8 November 2024