The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a variety of approaches to analysing post-tonal music. The rationale is to equip students with the skills to independently research theories and approaches that will complement the research elements of the course.
This module will focus on score-based analytical methodologies. In broad terms, it will cover approaches to serial and atonal music before looking at developments since 1950 (total serialism and other techniques of 12-tone writing). A substantial part of the module will be devoted to Pitch Class Set Analysis. Material will be drawn from compositions by Schoenberg, Webern, Messiaen, Boulez and Stockhausen.
This module will be delivered through lectures and practice-based workshops (twelve of 1.5 hours’ duration). Students will be required to give short presentations and submit formative assignments to demonstrate an understanding of the various methodologies introduced.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |