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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MUSS5435M Short Editorial Project

30 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Dr Bryan White
Email: b.white@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

First degree in an arts subject; demonstrable knowledge of music and musical terminology.

Co-requisites

MUSS5430MEditing and Archival Studies

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The project will involve transcription from an original source or sources, researching historical context and performance practice issues, and compiling an introduction with critical commentary. The work(s) chosen may be from any repertoire of European art music from the Middle Ages to the present day, so long as there is a notated or recorded source, or equivalent means through which the reader can check the accuracy and validity of the edition. There is no formal syllabus; independent work will be carried out and paced through the academic year in consultation with an approved supervisor from the School of Music.

Objectives

The aim of the project is to enable the student to put into practice, in an edition of professional standard, the knowledge, skills and experience gained in MUSI5430 Editing and Archival Studies. On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

- Make an accurate transcription from original musical sources.
- Write an appropriate and informed critical commentary, detailing editorial policy, alterations, and variants.
- Supply a comprehensive source description.
- Compile an introduction outlining the historical and performance practice implications of the source.
- Devise, plan, execute, and report on independent work.
- Write a coherent argument.
- Identify and make use of appropriate methodologies.
- Present edited music in clear, consistent and meaningful format.
- Demonstrate familiarity with music-processing software, as appropriate to the project.

Syllabus

The project will involve transcription from an original source or sources, researching historical context and performance practice issues, and compiling an introduction with critical commentary. The work(s) chosen may be from any repertoire of European art music from the Middle Ages to the present day, so long as there is a notated or recorded source, or equivalent means through which the reader can check the accuracy and validity of the edition. There is no formal syllabus; independent work will be carried out and paced through the academic year in consultation with an approved supervisor from the School of Music.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Tutorial61.006.00
Private study hours294.00
Total Contact hours6.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)300.00

Private study

294 hours - Private study: 10 hours identifying project; 2 ½ hours Statement of intent; 2 ½ hours Learning Contract, 5 hours interim report; 12 hour tutorial preparation (2 hours per tutorial); private study 262 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Statement of Intent, Learning Contract, Interim Report, feedback on draft work.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ProjectEditorial project with critical commentary equivalent to between 7500-9000 words.100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 09/05/2016

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