Analysis of Musical Works and Music ResearchLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to analyse how music and its various elements are perceived and can analyse the musical content of works, placing them in a historical and stylistic context
• can search for professional and research information from different sources, critically analyse it, and apply it to their own activities
• can create an exact musical transcription of a recording containing multiple instruments and notate what they hear in score form.

Content

• Lectures and individual and group work
• Analysis of music and musical works
• Studying professional and research texts
• Creating exact transcriptions

Qualifications

The student
• can write music and lyrics both individually and in small groups, according to given assignments and independently
• can work professionally and creatively in different popular music styles
• analytically listens to and studies their own and others' music, as well as professional texts in the field, and can apply the acquired knowledge to their own music-making
• can identify various musical trends, describe the practices of the music industry, and utilise their findings in their artistic and professional activities and career planning.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is able to define and analyse different eras and music styles and the works that represent them
• can analyse how music and its various elements are perceived and can analyse the musical content of works, placing them in a historical and stylistic context
• works according to given assignments and schedules.