Module: Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition 2
Module Code	MC206 (ITS) / MPA1028 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Seán Doherty
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

Students will learn concepts in harmony and counterpoint through composition exercises, listening tasks, and performance. This is achieved through the completion of weekly exercises in three-voice counterpoint in the style of a basso continuo realisation from the Baroque era. These exercises systematically explore types of non-harmony notes. The student will consider the importance of controlling texture in these exercises for three instruments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify number and quality of melodic and harmonic intervals and relate these to the conventions of Baroque counterpoint
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of harmonic motion and associated rules of voice-leading in Baroque counterpoint
3. Demonstrate an understanding of various types of non-harmony notes and their permitted use in Baroque counterpoint
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the stylistic features of Baroque counterpoint
5. Present and manipulate relevant composition work in appropriate notation software

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Assignment Completion	48	No Description
Independent Study	53	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Harmonic analysis

Non-harmony notes in instrumental Baroque counterpoint
1. Passing note 2. Chromatic passing note 3. Upper auxiliary note 4. Lower auxiliary note 5. Chromatic auxiliary note 6. Anticipation 7. Appoggiatura 8. Échappée 9. Suspension 10. Pedal point

Closely related keys and modulation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Music Composition	n/a	20%	n/a
Music Composition	n/a	20%	n/a
Music Composition	n/a	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Eric Taylor: 1989, AB Guide to Music Theory I, 15, ABRSM,

Other Resources

None