Module Details

Module Code: MUSC6032
Title: Musical Theatre Rep Studies 1
Long Title: Musical Theatre Rep Studies 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module charts the development of musical theatre from prehistoric times to the eighteenth-century. It also introduces academic writing, basic music theory, and develops applied musicianship skills through participation in a musical theatre chorus.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the development of musical theatre from prehistoric times to the eighteenth-century
LO2 Articulate personal opinion through academic writing
LO3 Understand and apply the basics of notation, theory and rudiments of music
LO4 Participate effectively as a member of a musical theatre chorus
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).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Musical Theatre Chorus
Professional etiquette; rehearsal of music in both unison and parts; rhythm, ensemble and breath; memorisation work; applied musicianship skills (sight-reading and fundamental major intervals [1, 3, 5, 8]).
Repertory Studies
Prehistoric customs and ancient civilisations (Greece and Roman Empire); development of theatrical infrastructure and dramatic narrative; commedia dell'arte; use of music and the rise of opera; politics, society and 'The Beggar's Opera' (John Gay); theatre in pre-Revolution America; academic writing and presentation.
Theory and Rudiments of Music
Clefs, note names and key signatures (C, G, D, F majors); time signatures, barlines, note values and rests; articulation (ties, slurs); major scales, intervals and triads.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Contribution in musical theatre chorus and demonstration of applied musicianship skills
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Brief project item (500 words or practical equivalent) on a given topic related to the field of study
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Critical response (1,000 words) with supporting external sources on a given topic related to the field of study
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment exercises and questions, including an end-of-semester in-class test, on theory and rudiments of music
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written 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
Lab Contact Chorus rehearsals and applied musicianship skills (two 1-hour classes) Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact History lecture on the development of musical theatre Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Atelier class on theory and rudiments of music Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual study and practical skills development Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenrick, John. (2017), Musical Theatre: A History, 2nd. Bloomsbury, [ISBN: 9781474267007].
  • Taylor, Eric. (2008), Music Theory in Practice, Grade 1, ABRSM, [ISBN: 1860969429].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gordon, Robert and Olaf Jubin. (2019), The Oxford Handbook of the British Musical, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 9780190943516].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 1 Mandatory