Postgraduate Course: Keyboard Organology (MUSI11012)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Music |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will provide a review of historical and contemporary issues in Keyboard Organology, using the rsources of hte Russell Collection of early keyboard instruments as well as the city of Edinburgh's historical and contemporary organs. Principles of design and manufacture, playing techniques, social background and repertoire will be studied with the help of relevant literature and by studying the instruments themselves. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | n/a |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Sound Design Media - Sound Lab, Graduate School |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will have become familiar with the principles of design and manufacture of historical keyboard instruments, as well as the relationship of this to keyboard repertoire and playing techniques. They will have been introduced in some detail to a selection of instruments in the Russell Collection and will have gained an understanding of their design and historical importance. |
Assessment Information
| Two pieces of coursework. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Darryl Martin
Tel: (0131 6)50 2806
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Course secretary | Ms Karen Bradley
Tel: 0131 221 6085
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