Course Description
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Course Name
Songwriting and Performing
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Music
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of level 4 Music requirements or equivalent
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module looks at a range of popular musics, analyses the techniques used in writing
and performing them and provides the opportunity for students to develop their own
songwriting and performing skills in workshops.Topics covered include:
? analysis of popular songs;
? development of lyric writing skills
? development of composing and arranging skills;
? workshops on performing and presentation skills;
? studio and recording skills development;
? development of appropriate notation skills.AUTUMN SEMESTER: Analysis of popular songs, development of lyric writing skills,
development of composing and arranging skills
SPRING SEMESTER: Further development of composing and arranging skills, workshops
on performing and presentation skills, studio and recording skills developmentTeaching: Lectures, seminars and practical workshops
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? A Folio of songs (approx 10 mins) presented in the form of recordings and
leadsheets (50%)
? A live performance of the songs from the folio (50%)
STUDY OPTION 2 OR STUDY OPTION 3: alternative assessmentStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
Course Disclaimer
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