Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Analysis - major 5 (3 sp)32860/3463/2526/1/44
Study guide

Analysis - major 5 (3 sp)

32860/3463/2526/1/44
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Educational Master of Arts in Music & Performing Arts, programme stage 5
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Composition within Music
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Teaching staff: Agsteribbe Frank, Coppens Mathias
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Analysis - major 4 (6 sp).

Learning outcomes (list)

2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student can independently use his or her knowledge and understanding of the primary and secondary parameters and forms and structures in terms of research and can link these to the skills required for the master's dissertation.
The student develops various systems of analysis and applies them.
4.3 The student can present orally and in writing the results of critical (self-)reflection.
The student evolves in his or her reporting from descriptive to synthesised analysis.
The student can, in his or her written and oral reporting, marry up formal structures to meaning and content in the context of interpreting a piece of music.
4.1 The student has extensive knowledge of the broader cultural and (musical) historical context and can use this in his or her artistic practice.
The student can apply his or her acquired understanding of cultural and musical (historic) context and can combine this with the skills and knowledge of the course unit, Analysis.
4.2 The student has acquired a critical and inquiring attitude.
he student can apply analytical skills to the course content and to skills within the subject matter, Research and vice versa, within the reflection assignment(s) in the master's dissertation.

Course content

Read the study guide.
Crucial to the course is the search for deeper connections and a correct understanding of the notated music; in this way, tools are provided that can lead to a meaningful interpretation and appreciation of a score.

- Analysis of new music
- In-depth discussion of 20th and 21st century styles and techniques
- Discussion of interesting publications and analytical methods
- Development of research skills

Study material (text): Mandatory

- SENDEN, Yves, Elementa
- Writing Guide

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials60,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours120,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series80,00
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series100,00