Kursens beskrivning

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, Susanna Suurla

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:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

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 teaching

  Registration:

  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).

Beskrivning