Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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
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).