LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students are able to:
- Understand diverse aspects of the tradition and multi-art nature of the opera.
- Perceive key issues and challenges related to the current state of operatic traditions.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 06.09.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sofia Pantouvaki
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Through preliminary assignments, lectures, group assignments and a possible viewing of a performance, the participants gain general opera knowledge and an understanding of the different professional aspects of the opera, such as composition, directing and the work of singers/musicians and librettists. Students participating in the study period will be given a reflection and writing assignment, and they will earn 2 credits for completing it.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Students' development during the course, motivation, attendance and active participation in discussions, independent work and completion of assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching and independent work (assignments).
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Materials will be shared during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 No teachingRegistration:
Registration for courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts Maximum number of students 6, minimum 0 (the course is organized by Uniarts).