Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Contextual and Critical Studies 2
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Urdang Academy
Module Code	09 35057
Module Lead	Naomi Barber
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-25 hours Seminar-20 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-50 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	Musical Theatre History introduces students to the historical background and developments of musical theatre. It will provide a historical survey of musical theatre, tracing key movements in its history throughout the 20th and 21st century. In Music Theory for the Performer students will gain a solid grounding in the relevant rudiments of music notation: basic staff notation (pitch and note lengths), diatonic scales, key signatures, time signatures and accidentals, understanding repeats and codas, following the shape of a melodic line, a vocabulary of common Italian musical terms for dynamics and performance directions and learning how to identify songs within their vocal range. This knowledge will then be used to explore the skill of sight singing to a basic level.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of music theory and its application to the rehearsal context. Engage with the historical and cultural developments in musical theatre through evidence of research and analysis. Present well-informed arguments on topics discussed in lectures, supported with appropriate evidence. Use and cite sources in line with the concepts of academic integrity, and express informed research ideas using the conventions of academic English.
Assessment	35057-01 : Music Theory Written and Aural Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (40%) 35057-02 : Musical Theatre History Essay 1000 words : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Music Theory - Written and Aural examination - combined exam - 1.5 hours (40%). Musical Theatre History Essay 1000 words (60%). Reassessment: Failed component only Music Theory - Written and Aural examination - combined exam - 1.5 hours (40%). Musical Theatre History Essay 1000 words (60%).
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