Module manager: Sam Flynn
Email: S.Flynn2@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module brings music theory into the twenty-first century. You’ll study the foundations of musical styles from different parts of the world situated within their cultural contexts. The module does not assume familiarity with Western notation and harmony. You’ll learn various ways of representing music visually and will expand your aural skills to include parameters such as timbre. You’ll put theory into practice in workshops that will enhance your improvisation, composition and performance skills.
This module aims to introduce you to a range of approaches to understanding the building blocks of music from different parts of the world. In lectures, you’ll learn the musical features of a range of styles (which might include jazz, popular music, electronic music, West-African music, Indian classical music and Western art music) in their cultural contexts. In workshops, you’ll build on what you’ve learnt in lectures through creative activities such as improvisation, composition and performance. This module will equip you with ways of communicating knowledge about the materials of music.
On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the field of music theory and analysis:
1. Discuss music in a range of appropriate analytical, global, and practical contexts.
2. Recognise connections between musical theories and creative practice.
3. Recognise fundamental methodologies for the study of the materials of music, which are applicable to a range of musical traditions.
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Reflect on your learning, achievement, and experience of engaging with a range of musical traditions.
5. Communicate in ways that are appropriate to the discipline of the theory and analysis of music.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in Session | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Lectures | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| Practicals | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Private study hours | 166 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 34 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
In the eight practicals, you will have the opportunity to offer short verbal reflections on connections between musical theories and creative practice as well as on your learning, achievement, and experience of engaging with a range of musical traditions. You will receive verbal feedback on these reflections from staff in the practicals.
Online multiple-choice questions will measure your knowledge of analytical contexts and application of analytical methods and modes of communication. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions at eight drop-ins with a teaching assistant.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1,300 words Reflective Log OR 10 minutes (oral) | 30 |
| Assignment | A portfolio of analytical tasks relating to the areas of study. | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 5/13/2024
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