Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module MUSI52030: Editing Early Music
Department: Music
MUSI52030:
Editing Early Music
| Type |
Open |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
30 |
Availability |
Available in 2007/08 |
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- Basic training in the principles and techniques of editorial method as applied to musi c.1450 - c.1650, with an introduction to white mensural notation, tablatures and the realisation of a thorough bass. The course is intended for candidates who have previously done little or no work in this field.
Content
- Fundamental issues and principles.
- White mensural notation: formats of sources, note-shapes, ligatures, mensuration, imperfection, alteration, point of division, coloration.
- Instrumental notations: tablatures; realisation of figured and unfigured bass.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the principles invovled in producing a scholarly edition, plus the requisite knowledge of the principle notation methods in the period covered.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
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| Seminars |
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| Tutorials |
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| Preparation and Reading |
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| Total |
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300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Portfolio |
Component Weighting: 50% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Portfolio 1 |
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50% |
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| Portfolio 2 |
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50% |
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Exercises arising out of tutorials.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
