Harmony at the Piano 3

Module code
M-JP-HAP3
Curricular domain
Theory Classes
Credits
4
Group size
1
Number of course weeks
30
Class duration
One 20-minute lesson per week
Total contact hours
10 hours
Study load
102 hours

Form / content / level

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Harmony at the Piano Jazz & Pop 2. This subject can only be followed on-campus.
Competencies
See Competencies Matrix.
Aims
Students learn to use the piano as an aid in their study of the main subject, harmony, arranging/composing and accompaniment.
Relation to other modules
This module is related to the main subject module.
Please note that this elective module is included in this module description only for practicality, as its contents are closely linked to the preceding module Harmony at the Piano 2.
Content
At the start of the course, student and instructor jointly agree on the goals and desired outcomes of the course and the criteria that will ultimately be assessed. They record the outcome of this consultation in writing.
Mode(s) of instruction
Individual lessons.
Material & Tools
Handed out by the instructor (if applicable).
Student activity
n/a

Examination and assessment

Mode(s) of assessment
Students are assessed at the end of both semesters. Assessment at the end of the autumn semester by the teacher is formative and expressed in terms of satisfactory/unsatisfactory. It indicates a student's progress in this module and comprise evaluations of students' performance during the lessons. No ECs are awarded and there is no resit.
At the end of the spring semester an exam is taken during a group lesson and assessed by two instructors. In addition to their solo performance, students may also accompany a chosen duo partner. They are free in their partner choice. Prior to the exam, students inform their instructor of four pieces they wish to perform and ask for their approval. Students indicate the titles of the pieces, whether they will be played solo or with a partner, the different tempi, and the name of their musical partner.
Duration (in minutes): the number of students in the group lesson multiplied by 15.
Criteria
At the start of the course, student and instructor jointly agree on the goals and desired outcomes of the course and the criteria that will ultimately be assessed. They record the outcome of this consultation in writing. The student will be assessed according to the defined criteria.
Pass requirements
The student has completed this module if being awarded a minimum grade of 5.5 at the end of the second semester. Assessment at the end of the autumn semester is formative and expressed in terms of satisfactory/unsatisfactory. It indicates a student's progress in this module. No ECs are awarded and there is no resit. Modules can only be absolved, and ECs awarded, after the end of the spring semester.
Examination procedure
See above.
Resit options
See the Education and Assessment Plan.

Module summary

Students learn to use the piano as an aid in their study of the main subject, harmony, arranging/composing and accompaniment.