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What does the programme entail?
This programme is designed for students who have already attained an advanced level of music skills and is aimed at developing specialist music skills and knowledge. Students receive tuition in instrumental or vocal music (classical or jazz). Students choose additional elective modules to enhance their music expertise.
A non-music subject (Mathematics, Psychology or a language) may also be chosen, which will provide the student with more possible work opportunities. In the third and fourth years of study, students may specialise in any one of a variety of fields, such as performance art, musicology, composition, jazz, music education, conducting or African music. Modules in music therapy and music technology are also available.
Both musicology and music theory cover Western classical and jazz/popular styles. Any orchestral instrument, the voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, recorder, saxophone or guitar may be chosen as the practical instrument.
Core modules
Musicology, first instrument, music theory, aural training, methodology and education, as well as African music.
Elective modules
First instrument, second instrument, composition, music therapy, music technology, choir conducting, chamber music and jazz studies.
For more information on this programme and this Department, please contact Professor Alexander Johnson (Email: [email protected] or Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3747)
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Department selection
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What does the programme entail?
The Bachelor of Music (BMus)—Extended programme is a five- year degree programme. It consists of the number of regular courses for the standard four-year degree, plus four foundational courses in the first year of study.
The first year of the programme offers foundational support in academic and quantitative literacy, academic information management and competence in music performance and music (theory and aural) literacies, which are unique critical skills required in music studies.
Core modules
MEI 102 Foundation in Practical music (First instrument)
MKT 103 Foundation in Music theory
GHO 102 Foundation in Aural training
MAM 102 Foundation in General music studies
Elective modules
MPE 102 Foundation in Music education and technology
MTI 102 Foundation in Practical music (second instrument)
Postgraduate studies
BMusHons
After completing a three-year degree in music or a similar qualification, students qualify to apply for a BMusHons in the following disciplines: music education, music communication or general music studies.
Programme compilation: This is a full-time programme to be completed within one year.
There are two compulsory modules, which deal with academic writing skills and the compilation of a research report respectively. Students should select one of the following three streams according to their area of interest:
Music education: includes music practice, choral conducting and African music
Community music: includes community music practice and theory
General music studies includes two modules from the following: music, composition, musicology, music technology, music psychology and music entrepreneurship.
Presentation method:
Modules for the general music studies stream will be presented in the same time slots as the four-year Bachelor of Music (BMus) programme.
Modules for the music education and music communication streams will be presented during block sessions. Students should contact the Music education and Music therapy divisions to ascertain the dates of these block sessions.
MMus
After completing a four-year BMus or a BMusHons degree, students qualify to apply for a MMus in the following disciplines: musicology, performing art, composition, music education, music technology or music therapy.
DMus
DMus specialising in Research (or PhD), Composition or Performing Art.
Department selection
Please refer to the table
What does the programme entail?
This programme facilitates and fosters students’ knowledge of, and interest and skills in the performing arts. It provides them with opportunities to explore academic, artistic, creative and practical aspects of the discipline. Students are provided with opportunities to practise their craft by conceiving, directing and participating in a range of media, including theatre performances and performances for TV, film and radio. The programme focuses on the main disciplines of performance studies, which include physical theatre, directing, performance, digital and new media studies and performing arts management, as well as developmental and educational theatre and drama.
Besides offering skills training and fostering an entrepreneurial mind-set, drama develops the capacity to think strategically, systemically, analytically, critically and creatively; communicate effectively; work as part of a collective; make appropriate decisions; plan, organise and prioritise work; solve problems creatively; obtain and process information; influence others; work effectively with a variety of people; be adaptable; lead projects; develop a strong work ethic; and manage time.
The programme has the following major focal points:
Live and Digital Performance Studies (SBT) includes text analysis and performance, how elements of scenography engage with the body in theatrical performance, foundational principles of various voice and body movement pedagogies, digital media studies (including radio techniques and TV presentation) and writing for stage and film.
Theatre Studies (TNT and TNP) provides students with the opportunity to integrate their creative, conceptual and performance skills by conceiving, staging and performing theatre, film and TV work. TNP introduces students to the basic techniques of acting, improvisation, various approaches to acting, movement and singing, and praxis components in digital media, music theatre, physical theatre and dance, writing for stage and film, TV and radio presenting, stage and camera acting, directing and theatre-making. TNT explores theatre technologies, stage management, role-play and performance principles, directing, applied theatre, arts management and entrepreneurship.
Drama and Film Studies (DFK) introduces the languages of drama and film analysis to read, interpret and give meaning to various discourses in film and drama narratives.
Drama and Film Studies (DFK) are open to non-BDram students. Only drama students participate in performances, except performances presented during the Student Arts Festival.
Performances
The Drama Department presents several productions during the academic year. It also hosts a highly popular arts festival that showcases original work conceived, directed and performed by students. Any student at UP can apply to take part in the festival.
The Drama Department facilitates educational drama tours to schools, participates in national arts festivals and has an extensive community theatre component.
Drama students use two well-equipped theatres, two rehearsal spaces, a large movement studio, and a radio and digital media studio.
Postgraduate studies
BAHons (Drama and Film Studies)
Master of Drama—MDram; MA (Drama and Film Studies)
PhD (Drama) or PhD (Drama and Film Studies)
For more information on this programme and this Department, please contact Dr. Chris Broodryk (Email: [email protected] or Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2558)
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