Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8028
Title: Counterpoint 4
Long Title: Counterpoint 4
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will cover the technique of composing two-part inventions for keyboard, invertible counterpoint in three parts (triple counterpoint) and an introduction to fugal composition.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Employ Eighteenth-Century instrumental technique; canon at the octave, the fourth, the fifth and /or other intervals, invertible Counterpoint at the octave, the Tenth and the Twelfth) in the composition of two-part inventions for keyboard
LO2 Manipulate the technique of triple invertible counterpoint at the octave
LO3 Compose a fugal exposition or a complete short fugue in three parts for keyboard, instrumental ensemble or voices
Dependencies
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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
13019 MUSC8027 Counterpoint 3
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Counterpoint Project 4
This module will cover the structural techniques required to compose a complete two-part invention for keyboard employing the resources of canon and/or invertible counterpoint; the technnique of triple invertible counterpoint; an introduction to fugal composition- the fugue subject, the answer, the countersubject(s), the fugal exposition, the episode(s); approaches to writing a complete fugue
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Portfolio of representative exercises of all the work completed during the semester
No End of Module Formal Examination

The University 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 Theoretical background Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Explanation and assessment of, and feedback on, practical work Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Counterpoint assignments Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bach, J.S.. 15 Two-part Inventions.
  • Bach, J.S.. The well tempered Klavier, Book 1.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bullivant, Roger. (1971), Fugue, Hutchinson, [ISBN: 978-0091084400].
  • Higg, James. (1878), Fugue, Novello.
  • Mann, Alfred. (1960), The Study of Fugue, Faber & Faber.
  • Prout, Ebenezer. (1891), Fugue, Augner.
  • Thorpe, Davie Cedric. (1947), Counterpoint, Norton.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 8 Elective