PS12. Programme Structure FHEQ level: 4 & 5 For: Full Time F/T Route Year When in Year? (i.e. Autumn, Spring etc) Core or Option Module Credits Module 1 Core 20 CORC1084 - Aural Perception and the Principles of Musical Sound 1 Core 20 CORC1085 - Research and Analysis of Musical Genre 1 Core 20 CORC1087 - Band Rehearsal and Performance 1 Core 20 CORC1088 - Songwriting Techniques and Skills 1 Core 20 CORC1089 - Planning and Delivering a Live Music Event 1 Core 20 CORC1091 - Studio Recording and Engineering 2 Core 20 CORC2072 - Critical Music Listening 2 Core 20 CORC2073 - Work Related Experience Interacting with the Music Industry 2 Core 20 CORC2074 - Major Project 2 Core 20 CORC2075 - Computer Music Composition and Production 2 Core 20 CORC2076 - Improvisation in Music 2 Core 20 CORC2077 - Music Performance Studies PS13. Explanation and Mapping of Learning Outcomes, Teaching & Learning and Assessment Developing graduate attributed and skills, at any level of HE , is dependent on the clarity of strategies and methods for identifying the attributes and skills relevant to the programme and where and how these are operationalised. The interrelated factors of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these are inclusive in nature, are fundamentally significant to these strategies and methods, as are where and how these are specifically distributed within the programme.
3.5, 3.11, 4.2, 4.3 Critique rival theories and frameworks. Analyse and synthesise. Intelligently apply appropriate principles in assessing policy or practice. Demonstrate problem solving and research skills. Take appropriate risks and be able to evaluate the outcomes of experimentation. Develop an appreciation between medium and message. Skills workshops Tutorial/seminar discussions Feedback via coursework assessment process (essays etc) Policy and practice analysis in portfolios and tutorials 2,5 2,5 1,4 1,4 Coursework/ groupwork on practical application questions Portfolio Final production pieces/ performances CORC1084 CORC1085 CORC2072 CORC2073 The development of practical skills is an essential part of this programme and is embedded in the majority of modules. The assessment of these skills will be primarily through the practical portfolios, technical reports and individual research projects. 3.8,4.4.1,4.4.4 Interact effectively within a team / learning group. Manage learning using resources for the discipline. Communicate effectively in a manner appropriate to the discipline (in standard English oral, written, using ICT). Take responsibility for own learning with minimum direction. Manage information with the ability to select Library and other research exercises Group work awareness and practice Computer-based learning and assessment Class and seminar interactions and feedback 5,6 5,6 1,5 1,5 Coursework of all types Production portfolios Assessed discussions Group work assessments CORC1084 CORC1085 CORC2072 CORC2073 CORC2074
Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-2017 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 115 MODULE LEADER: Dave Hancock OTHER MODULE STAFF: SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT •Style, Performance, Music, Melody, Rhythms, Structures, Structural devices, Symbols, Chord progressions. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Tutorial 5 Practical Classes and Workshops 20 Guided Independent study 155 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E Total = 100% T Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 A deconstruction of a range of contemporary music pieces. Essay based around the theory of sound and perception. 50% 50% Total = 100% Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: HE Operations Date: 15/09/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Alton Everest,F. (2009) The Master Handbook of Acoustics .McGraw Hill Education Benade, .A. (2011) The Fundamentals of Musical Acoustics. Dover Publications "Bowman, D and Terry P. (2003) Aural Matters: A Student's Guide to Aural Perception at Advanced Level. Schott"
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-2017 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 115 MODULE LEADER: Amy Edwards OTHER MODULE STAFF: SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Sound Editing and Processing, Software and Hardware Synthesis, Synthesis Techniques, Midi, Hardware Controllers, Sound Utilities, Sequencers and Host Applications, Composition and Arranging Techniques, Planning, Production, Mixing and Mastering. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Tutorial 5 Practical Classes and Workshops 20 Guided Independent study 155 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E Total = 100% T Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 C3 Report of techniques used within computer composition Software project files Performance using sequenced music 40% 40% 20% Total = 100% Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: HE Operations Date:15/09/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Blinkhorn, D. (2009) New Music Composition In Computer Assisted Environments: Creative Approaches to Composing With Music Software. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Stewart, D. (1999) Inside the Music. Backbeat Books