Harmony is a practical subject in which the students should acquire knowledge of harmony and structure. The students should develop an understanding of musical harmony for use as a tool in music performance such as interpretation and composition.
The course is based on Harmony I (SATS10).
Learning objectives
On completion of this course, the student is expected to
- demonstrate an insight into musical structures
- possess knowledge and skill in relation to different harmonic techniques
- be able to analyse and describe different types of music and harmony
- demonstrate capacity for independent creative work
- be able to arrange, create and evaluate own harmonies for instrumental and vocal scores
Overview
During the first semester the students will investigate tonal harmony.
20th-century harmony is the theme for the second semester.
The course includes exercises in musical harmony and analysis within the respective topics
Structure
The tuition is given in the form of joint lectures and in groups. The students will be able to submit and obtain feedback on practical exercises.
The student may request an assessment by the course tutor instead of an exam if they have met the attendance criteria, and have had all the course requirements approved (see Final assessment - option 2). Attendance will therefore be registered although the course does not have mandatory attendance as a course requirement.
For a summary of indicative workload, please see the “Structure” section of the relevant programme of study.
The students are automatically registered for tuition/supervision and assessment in the subject in line with the progression set out in the individual education plan.
Course requirements
The course requirements only apply to assessment option 2.
The student must complete 10 assignments every semester linked to the progression of the course. Submission deadlines are specified in the annual schedule for the course.
Deadline: All course requirements for the semester in question must have been approved by 1 December in the first semester of the course and by 30 April in the second semester of the course respectively.
Final assessment
Exam (option 1) (standard option)
The assessment is based on the learning objectives for the course. The course is assessed on a pass or fail basis in the form of a two-part exam, of which one take-home exam is due at the end of the autumn semester and one at the end of the spring semester. The assessment is carried out by two internal examiners. Both exams/semesters must be passed to pass the course. Assessment as in option 1 may be given for one or both semesters.
Autumn exam:
The autumn exam comprises one composition/arrangement assignment and one analysis assignment. The exam must be completed in one week (seven days) and is submitted through the digital examination platform Inspera.
Spring exam:
The spring exam comprises one composition/arrangement assignment and one analysis assignment. The exam must be completed in one week (seven days), and is submitted through the digital examination platform Inspera.
Assessment by course tutor (option 2)
The student may request an assessment by the course tutor instead of an exam if 1) they have met the attendance criteria (normally at least 80%) on 1 December in the first semester of the course and 30 April in the second semester of the course respectively, and 2) they have had all the course requirements approved.
The assessment is based on the learning objectives for the course. The course is assessed on a pass or fail basis.
The course tutor will make an individual evaluation of the student’s level of attainment. The course tutor determines whether there is sufficient basis for assessing the student using this assessment option.
Students who do not pass the semester according to option 2 will be registered for exams according to option 1 in the same semester.
Assessment as in option 2 may be given for one or both semesters.
New assessment
In the event of a fail, the same rules apply to reassessments as to ordinary assessments (option 1).