Counterpoint (MUSC7470)

Information valid for Semester 2, 2023

Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

School

Music School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Contact 3 Hours/ Week

Incompatible

MUSC3600

Assessment methods

A series of five assignments and two projects involving composition of diverse vocal and instrumenta l works that demonstrate analytical and critical comprehension of the principles of Renaissance and Baroque polyphonic genres. Each assignment requires mastery of specific idioms and compositional pro cedures in small-scale polyphonic forms, while the projects demonstrate mastery of large-scale compo sitional planning in Baroque two part inventions and three-part fugues

Course enquiries

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) St Lucia In Person Course Profile

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Course description

Study of the compositional techniques of Renaissance and Baroque polyphony with associated analytical & writing exercises in vocal and instrumental contrapuntal styles. Please note that this course offering may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students enrol.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile