2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI2420 Notation and Editing
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Bryan White
Email: b.white@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally MUSI1220.Pre-requisites
MUSI1220 | Language and Theory of Music |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To broaden the student's concept of what notation is and how it works; and to give practice in interpreting and using unfamiliar notations. To introduce the basic theory and practices of editing music and texts. On completion of this module, students should have broadened their understanding of notation and gained knowledge through specific historical case studies. They should also have understood the concept of an edition (of music or text) and should have a basic understanding of editorial method. They should be able to demonstrate this knowledge through practical exercises (e.g. transcription and editing assignments) and essays, presenting their work in an appropriately clear and organised fashion.Syllabus
An examination of the principles of notation; the use of unfamiliar staves, clefs, note-values, accidentals, etc; tablatures for various instruments; a series of case studies on notation from a variety of historical periods; basic principles of editions and editing.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Preparation of final project and portolio = 70 hours5 hours preparation for each seminar class/portfolio tasks = 110 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Individual tasks set weekly or biweekly for in class submission. These are returned with formative feedback; students subsequently develop this work and submit it in the final portfolio.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Portfolio | Portfolio of assignments | 60.00 |
Project | equivalent of 2,000 words | 40.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 03/04/2009
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