Counterpoint (MUSC7470)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Music School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
MUSC3600
Assessment methods
A series of five assignments and two projects involving composition of diverse vocal and instrumental 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 procedures in small-scale polyphonic forms, while the projects demonstrate mastery of large-scale compositional planning in Baroque two part inventions and three-part fugues
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Denis Collins
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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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 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
