BCA116 Community music

Contents and structure

This subject introduces music, through practical and creative processes as a foundation for leading and participating in music activities on a basic level, as well as first-hand knowledge of art practices special to music and music terminology; which enables the student to communicate with and work co-creatively with musicians in interdisciplinary art projects.

Students with significant experience in music may be asked to pass on some of their knowledge and skills to the rest of the class, to prepare them for the second year (the music major subject).

The study is open for exchange students.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of relevant terminology that enables understanding, analysis and simple music notation
• has knowledge of the voice and different instruments for music activities for children and youth
• has knowledge of relevant didactic issues in relation to music activities in groups

Skills

The student

• can use the voice in diverse ways in a group
• can accompaniment singing in a supportive way on a chord instrument on a basic level
• can develop aural skills and use these when rehearsing, performing and leading activities
• can collaborate and adapt to situated music activities musically and socially

General competence

The student

• can communicate with peers and professionals using music terminology
• can connect practical skills and general knowledge and use this as a vehicle for improvement of musical quality
• can reflect on context, didactical parameters, and decision making related to leadership and facilitator challenges in music activities

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Practical and methodological music activities in groups, lectures, workshops, seminars, discussions and written assignments.

Compulsory learning activities

• Course requirement 1: Compulsory attendance is a requirement in all music and group activities
• Course requirement 2: Presentations of group and field work in class
• Course requirement 3: Two written assignments, 1000 words each.

All course requirements must be passed before the final assessment.

Assessment

Practical examination in groups.

Grading: passed/not passed.

Examination support material

All support material allowed.

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