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Research Methods

The course is designed to introduce students to basic research techniques in social science and music studies. It exposes students to qualitative and quantitative research paradigms and helps them to engage in research studies that employ the two paradigms. 

Course Code: 
MUD 399
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

History of African Popular Music

The course focuses on the social history of African popular music styles such as Highlife, Jùjú, Soukous, Chimurenga, and Taraab, among others. It looks at the origin and growth of diverse popular, mass-mediated music styles throughout the continent and examines the social, cultural as well as technological factors that contributed to their development. 

Course Code: 
MUD 336
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

Musical Acoustics

This course is an introduction to the science of sound for musicians.  Topics include the physical basis of timbre, spectral analysis and harmonic series, the physical basis for scales and intervals, vibrations and resonance. The course also covers the science behind musical instruments, the human voice, hearing perception and concert hall acoustics. Digital sound editing will be introduced as a tool for understanding waveforms and spectral analysis (overtones).  The course will consist of lecture, laboratory assignments and research projects.

Course Code: 
MUD 335
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

Music Technology

This course enhances students’ music technology skills by introducing them to digital music production software such as Logic, Cubase, and ProTools. Students will also learn about basic production procedures and the hardware used in sound recording. In addition to studio recording and production, the course also covers live sound reinforcement and mixing. 

Course Code: 
MUD 334
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

Computer-Based Music Notation

This course introduces students to the use of professional Music Notation Software such as Sibelius and Finale. Students will learn to create musical scores, extract performance parts for single or multiple voices, create graphics, as well as MIDI files. 

Course Code: 
MUD 333
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

Film Music Analysis

This course introduces students’ to the various procedures in analysing music in relation to moving images. Students are exposed to key musical terms through which to examine film scores and will study the soundtracks of a number of classic productions in the history of film music. 

Course Code: 
MUD 332
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

History of Film Music

This course traces the evolution of film music through early film to present day cinema, examining both African films as well as International and Hollywood films and film composers. Students will learn how sound is used in animation, trailers, horror films, among others, and the key relationships between directors and composers. 

Course Code: 
MUD 331
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

History of Art Music, c. 1800-present

This course continues to expose students to the styles, aesthetics and cultural relevance of art music from the Romantic period to the present. The development of African art music during this time period will be discussed. Students will deepen their analytical skills as pieces by both Western and African composers are scrutinised. 

Course Code: 
MUD 330
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

History of Art Music, c. 500-1800

The course exposes students to the styles, aesthetics and cultural relevance of art music as practiced mainly in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the Classical period. It sharpens students’ skills in the analysis of selected pieces from those periods. 

Course Code: 
MUD 329
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

Intermediate Music Composition

As a continuation of MUD 327, this course focuses on strengthening students’ skills in compositional processes, exploring medium compositional forms and more complex melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures. 

Course Code: 
MUD 328
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Music

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