Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Harmony and Counterpoint of the 20th century 141379/3503/2526/1/59
Study guide

Harmony and Counterpoint of the 20th century 1

41379/3503/2526/1/59
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 4
    Specialisation:
    • Composition
    Choice package:
    • Electives
    • Electives
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Specialisation:
    • Composition
    Choice package:
    • Electives
    • Electives
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Co-ordinator: Proot Stephanie (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Van Camp Bram (dut,eng)
Languages: Dutch, English
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 Harmony and Counterpoint - major 3.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.4 The student makes music in an artistic project in a creative manner.
The student can independently realise contrapuntal exercises in a creative, personal and original manner, taking into account stylistic matters, phrasing, technique and musicality.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student further expands his or her previously acquired knowledge and understanding of counterpoint to a two-voice canon in Baroque style, and can apply this knowledge.
2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student develops a personal musical knowledge of complex scores by writing counterpoint him or herself.
4.3 The student can present orally and in writing the results of critical (self-)reflection.
The student can reflect on him- or herself and can eliminate specific shortcomings or deficiencies by individual assignments and the systematic completion of exercises.

Course content

Read the study guide
Style compositions modeled on early-twentieth century composers using early-twentieth century techniques.

Study material (text): Mandatory

A selection made by the teacher from the following books:

-Harmony (Walter Piston),

-Twentieth Century Harmony (Vincent Persichetti)

-Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory (Joseph N. Straus),

-Materials and techniques or Post-Tonal Music (Kostka & Santa),

-Studies in Counterpoint (Ernst Krenek),

-Analythic Approaches to 20th century music (Joel Lester)



Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials15,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours165,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodPortfolio100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodPortfolio100,00