Module Details

Module Code: MUSC U6Z08
Full Title: Musicianship for the Music Producer
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Niall Coghlan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop comprehension of music theory and a basic knowledge of music notation software. The students are expected to assimilate newly acquired knowledge through practical application in keyboard performance and aural skills development.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Demonstrate a secure foundation in notation of music in treble, bass and alto clefs
MLO2 Identify aurally and notate basic rhythmic patterns in both simple and compound time
MLO3 Recognise chords, cadences and common harmonic progressions and apply this musical knowledge in practice
MLO4 Develop a basic level of competency in the practice of sight-reading music in the treble, bass and alto clefs
MLO5 Acquire a basic working knowledge of music notation software and MIDI
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Music Theory
Proficient reading of treble, bass and alto clefs. Recognition and notation of simple chord progressions involving root, first and second inversion chords in major and keys. Comprehension of basic transposition. Recognition of scores and notation for popular arrangements
Aural Skills
Identify major, minor (harmonic and melodic) scalic patterns Intervals - All major and perfect intervals, and minor 3rd Melodic Dictation Rhythmic Dictation (Simple and Compound using semibreve, minim, crotchet, dotted crotchet, quaver, semi-quaver) Chord Identification - Major and Minor root position, and Major root, 1st inversion, 2nd inversions
Notation Software
Basic knowledge of music notation software and MIDI, application of music theory in software
Keyboard Skills
Scales and Arpeggios: C, G, D, A Major, F major, B flat major, E flat major, A minor, E minor, D minor (harmonic and melodic) Chord Identification Sight Reading (Treble, Bass and Alto clefs) Transposition Performance piece of suitable difficulty
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Theory and Aural
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Keyboard
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 11.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Eric Taylor. The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I, [ISBN: 9781854724465].
  • Jean Archibald and Bernadette Marmion. RIAM Music Workout (Preparatory to Grade 8), Royal Irish Academy of Music.
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