ENGL1101 

The primary focus of this course is to develop the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills the students at an A1 level of English. The course also aims to promote learner independence, confidence and sound study skills.

3

45 hrs

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LLAW1100 

Through studying of the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law of Macao SAR, students will gain knowledge of the principles and contents of the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law. It helps student to understand fully and clearly about these laws and to maintain and uphold the laws into effect in the one country two systems of Macao SAR.

3

45 hrs

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MUST1101 

Students must enroll in both Fundaments of Music I & II in two consecutive semesters. The course has Aural Training and Music Theory. Aural training concentrates on music, rhythm, melody, chords, and harmony. The music theory centers on score, rhythm, interval, scale, tonality, etc.

3

45 hrs

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MUST1103 

This course focuses on the historic development of Chinese music in ancient and modern times, including its genres, tonal systems, scores, musical instruments, styles, famous composers, masterworks, and treatises.

3

45 hrs

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COMP1101 

The mankind has entered into the age of the internets. Information can be easily retrieved in many channels now. Information technology is closely related to everyday life. This subject is to teach software operations and relevant applications in different areas, and it will help students to judge the legitimacy of information and to transfer them into productivity.

3

45 hrs

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ENGL1102 

Based on the level of English I, the course continue to enforce the students’ ability of reading, writing, speaking and listening skill, and reach A1/A2 level of English. The course also emphasis on English of work, study, leisure and travel.

3

45 hrs

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MUST1102 

Based on Fundamentals of Music I, this course will raise the level of various aural training with more challenging contents. The music theory will concentrate on harmony and four-part writing. The treatment of ornaments, basic structures, and small forms will also be covered.

3

45 hrs

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EDUM1101 

Based on the modern pedagogic and psychological theories, this course discusses and explores the psychological phenomenon of music teaching and learning, and gives some psychological training for music teaching and learning practice in various fields. It aims to improve students’ music learning & performance, and teaching practice in future.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP1101 

“Piano” is a compulsory learning module (4 semesters in all) that offers students of the Music Education Specialty the opportunity to study music on this instrument. In “Piano I”, students will learn basic touching arts on the piano, some common play skills such as ton scales, arpeggios, and the music style of Baroque.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP1103 

This course is a compulsory course for music education majors. This course aims to develop student’s singing ability, to let students understand the requirements of singing training, the role of various functions of the body in singing, training singing breath, resonance, singing vowels and the ability to master the singing style of different periods. Voice I will focus on allowing students to initially establish correct sound concepts, establish a basic singings state, and initially master the correct pronunciation of Mandarin and Italian.

1

7.5 hrs

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EDUM1102 

As a compulsory subject of music education, this learning module is designed to introduce the basic theories, such as essential characteristic and function of music education, history and philosophy of music education, and practice fields of music education in school, in family and in community.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP1102 

“Piano” is a compulsory learning module (4 semesters in all) that offers students of the Music Education Specialty the opportunity to study music on this instrument. Based on the module “Piano I”, students should further develop their piano playing skills such as break chords, double tone and master the performance of piano music in classical period.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP1104 

This course is a compulsory course for music education majors. It is an advanced course for Voice II. This course aims to develop student’s singing ability, to let students understand the requirements of singing training, the role of various functions of the body in singing, training singing breath, resonance, singing vowels and the ability to master the singing style of different periods. Voice II will focus on enabling students to continue to strengthen their basic singing skills, further expand their vocal range, and proficiently master the singing styles of Mandarin and Italian.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP1105 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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MUSP1106 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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ENGL2101 

Based on the level of English II, the primary focus of this course is to develop the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of the students continuously at an A2/B1 level of English. The course also aims to promote learner confidence in using English in daily life, study and work.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP2101 

Choir I is jointly taught with Choir III and Choir V through rehearsals. Choral ensemble experiences encourage and reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, encourage analytical thinking through analysis-in-practice, and provide students an opportunity to explore together the power of shared music-making. Students are able to acquire knowledge in posture for singing, correct breathing techniques, and to develop their aural skills and the correct emission of sounds. Students will get contact with different aspects of the development of Western and Chinese vocal music along the centuries.

1

30 hrs

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MUST2101 

A thorough study of the western music, covering the Greek Heritage, Roman Era, Early Christianity, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. Various styles, heritages, and developments of music in each era will be the basis of systematic and fundamental study of the course.

3

45 hrs

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ENGL2102 

Based on the level of English III, the primary focus of this course is to develop the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of the students continuously at a B1 level of English. The course also aims to promote learner independence, confidence and accuracy of English usage in the daily lives.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP2102 

As a continuation of Choir I, this subject is jointly taught with Choir IV and Choir VI and is lectured through rehearsals. Choral ensemble experiences encourage and reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, encourage analytical thinking through analysis-in-practice, and provide students an opportunity to explore together the power of shared music-making. Students are able to acquire knowledge in posture for singing, correct breathing techniques, and to develop their aural skills and the correct emission of sounds. Students will get contact with different aspects of the development of Western and Chinese vocal music along the centuries and train up to give performances.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP2107 

This module will continue to explore on gesture communication, analysis of score, and rehearsal technique. The excerpts of the music literature will be covered chamber, orchestral and choral works by baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century period.

3

45 hrs

MUST1101, MUST1102

MUST2102 

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of tonal procedures in the melodic and harmonic construction of music in the eighteenth and nineteenth-centuries, focusing in particular on the music of the ‘Classical’ period. Students are expected to develop skills in the analysis of music primarily through the ideas of figures, motifs, developing variations, phrase, sentence and period in order to understand the construction of tonal forms.

3

45 hrs

MUST1101, MUST1102

EDUM2101 

This module is focused on the creative teaching process in integrated and learner-centered classrooms. It will explore various strategies for engaging primary and junior secondary school students in music teaching and resources to support teaching music in schools. It relates to children's development and participation in music through singing, moving, listening and playing instruments. Major approaches to music education, such as music learning theory, Orff Schulwerk, and Kodaly method, will also be explored. The subject will also include curriculum, development of instructional strategies and evaluation techniques.

3

45 hrs

MUSP2103 

“Piano” is a compulsory learning module (4 semesters in all) that offers students of the Music Education Specialty the opportunity to study music on this instrument. Based on the module “Piano II”, students should further develop their piano playing skills such as various arpeggios and master the performance of piano music in romantic period and in the 20th century.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP2105 

This course is a compulsory course for music education majors. It is an advanced course for Voice II. This course aims to continue to strengthen the students’ basic singing skills, further expand the range on the basic of consolidating the middle range, use a fluent voice to sing intermediate level Chinese and foreign songs, and initially learn to understand and express musicality through songs.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP2104 

“Piano” is a compulsory learning module (4 semesters in all) that offers students of the Music Education Specialty the opportunity to study music on this instrument. Based on the module “Piano III”, students should further develop their piano playing skills such as octaves and steady the performance of piano music in baroque & classical period.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP2106 

This course is a compulsory course for music education majors. It is an advanced course for Voice III. This course aims to train students to master the basic singing skills and the basic theoretical knowledge of singing. On the basis of expanding the vocal range, the various vocal ranges can be unified. It is hoped that students will be able to sing Chinese and foreign vocal repertoires with a certain degree of difficulty and different styles.

1

7.5 hrs

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MUSP2108 

The objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music I will focus on introducing students to the Baroque period chamber music history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP2110 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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MUSP2109 

As a continuation of “Chamber Music I”, the objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music II will focus on introducing students to the Classical music period history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP2111 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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MUSP3101 

As a continuation of Choir II, this subject is jointly taught with Choir I and Choir V and is lectured through rehearsals. Choral ensemble experiences encourage and reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, encourage analytical thinking through analysis-in-practice, and provide a community of musicians an opportunity to explore together the power of shared music-making. Students are able to acquire knowledge in posture for singing, correct breathing techniques, and to develop their aural skills and the correct emission of sounds. Students will get contact with different aspects of the development of Western and Chinese vocal music along the centuries and train up to give performances.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP3102 

As a continuation of Choir III, this subject is jointly taught with Choir II and Choir VI and is lectured through rehearsals. Choral ensemble experiences encourage and reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, encourage analytical thinking through analysis-in-practice, and provide a community of musicians an opportunity to explore together the power of shared music-making. Students are able to acquire knowledge in posture for singing, correct breathing techniques, and to develop their aural skills and the correct emission of sounds. Students will get contact with different aspects of the development of Western and Chinese vocal music along the centuries and train up to give performances.

1

30 hrs

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EDUP3101 

It is a practical subject for students to teach music class in the mainstream primary school . Through this teaching practice the students will understand the music education system in Macau, be able to apply knowledge of curriculum planning, music teaching skills and theories to the teaching practice, and get ready to be an actual music teacher in primary school.

5

90 hrs

EDUM1101, EDUM1102, EDUM2101

MUSP3103 

Application of Keyboard Harmony and improvisation is a set of practical skills that would benefit students’ overall musicianship. This is a skill set can widely utilize across composing, teaching and performing. Sufficient on keyboard harmony reflects the theoretical knowledge students have acquired. In this module, thorough rationalize listening, playing, harmonize melody and composing melody, students will acquire comprehensive skills on keyboard harmony and improvisation include the full coordination of head and hands, perception of harmonic functions, colors and lines. This module aims at preparing students with a foundation of keyboard harmony and improvisation for their future work in various fields.

3

45 hrs

MUSP2104

EDUP3102 

It is a practical subject for students to teach music class in the mainstream secondary school . Through this teaching practice the students will understand the music education system in Macau, be able to apply knowledge of curriculum planning, music teaching skills and theories to the teaching practice, and get ready to be an actual music teacher in secondary school.

5

90 hrs

EDUM1101, EDUM1102, EDUM2101

MUSP3104 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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MUSP3106 

As a continuation of “Chamber Music II”, the objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music III will focus on introducing students to the Romantic period chamber music history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

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MUST3101 

This is a required basic performance theory course for music performance majors. It takes all the types of performing arts as the object, learns the various theories and basic methods of the basic theory and practice of performing arts, and makes students have a preliminary overview on performing arts.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP3105 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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MUSP3107 

As a continuation of “Chamber Music III”, the objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music IV will focus on introducing students to the Modern chamber music history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP4101 

As a continuation of Choir IV, this subject is jointly taught with Choir I and Choir III and is lectured through rehearsals. Choral ensemble experiences encourage and reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, encourage analytical thinking through analysis-in-practice, and provide a community of musicians an opportunity to explore together the power of shared music-making. Students will get contact with different aspects of the development of Western and Chinese vocal music along the centuries and train up to give performances.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP4102 

As a continuation of Choir V, this subject is jointly taught with Choir II and Choir III and is lectured through rehearsals. Choral ensemble experiences encourage and reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, encourage analytical thinking through analysis-in-practice, and provide a community of musicians an opportunity to explore together the power of shared music-making. Students will get contact with different aspects of the development of Western and Chinese vocal music along the centuries and train up to give performances.

1

30 hrs

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MUSP0106 

Students need to participate 60 hours of Arts activities as to fulfill the requirement of the Bachelor's Degree.

0

60 hrs

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MUST4101 

Through the teaching and corresponding training, the subject enables students to understand and master the basic concepts and methods of music academic research and essay writing, including how to choose topics, collect materials, highlight arguments, structure outlines, language tempering, etc. This lays a foundation for writing a bachelor's thesis on music.

3

45 hrs

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MUST4102 

This course guides students to write a thesis for bachelor degree.

3

15 hrs

MUST4101

MUSP4103 

“Instrumental/Voice Major” is a compulsory learning module (7 semesters in all) for the Music Performance Specialty students through which each student should be gradually upgraded in music performance skills and cultivation.

3

15 hrs

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MUST4103 

This module will cover the anatomical, physiological and acoustic elements of singing as a means of providing students with a detailed working knowledge of the vocal and instrumental mechanism. Emphasis is placed upon application of these principles to voice and instruments instruction, and providing students with applicable tools and resources to aid them in their teaching and performing endeavours.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP4104 

This module is required for all music performance majors. A full recital (approximately an hour in length) consisting of solo repertory will perform on their instrument/voice in a university recital setting. The student prepares the recital pieces in their applied lessons, through rehearsal with an accompanist or other contributing musicians, and in conjunction with the applied instructor.

5

30 hrs

MUSP4103

CHIN0100

This module introduces relevant knowledge about Chinese traditional culture, including thoughts, arts, literature, rite and customs, and the system of rules and regulations, etc. It aims to let students understand China's broad and profound traditional culture and understand the impact of cultural changes on contemporary social life.

3

45 hrs

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HIST0101

This module is to introduce the history of Macao since settlement by early Portuguese during Ming dynasty. Special interests of colonial period of Macao and return of its sovereignty to China, and Macao’s historical, cultural and economic changes arouse interesting aspect of its multiculturalism through the long period of exchange with the West. Today a community that cherishes many different languages, religions, ethnic origins and life styles will embrace the profound history of cultural exchanges and value of the world city. This module will cover topics of the city’s history, culture, industry, social expression and multiculturalism.

3

45 hrs

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PEDU0101

This module will let student realise the concept of physical fitness. According to health and physical conditions, students learn to improve physical fitness by choosing suitable sports, and continue with a lifelong habit of health exercises. In addition to the popular fitness programs, the modules will be based on the need of the college requirements, as well as the more popular programs, to match the interests of students, and try to enable students to master the basic knowledge and skills of each program, and in addition for other sport related workshops. This module will also cooperate activities, provide students with basic sports knowledge, including knowledge of physical fitness, sports energy supply system and sports safety.

3

45 hrs

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ARTS0101

This module leads students to appreciate the beauty of traditional and modern art forms such as architecture, paintings, sculptures, music, dramas, films and animations etc., using reasonable and objective criticism to comment their multiplicity, historical styles, form and structures. Learning and appreciate various motives of art and design, and its aesthetics for betterment of mankind.

3

45 hrs

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ARTS0102

Painting as a form of art has a long history of development, either in the western and eastern cultures, or different areas of the world will have their own histories and paths for creation, thus produced many deep expressions and works of art. A good painting can transcend the spirit of the time, also reflect the aesthetic and the insight of an artist. Through different topics and narrations, this module will get deep into the understanding behind the works of the artists and retrieve the profound meaning in art.

3

45 hrs

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ARTS0103

Cinema as a form of art, including many components such as music, art and many kinds of expressions, and popular dramatic contents; therefore cinema is a well-recognised form of art and entertainment. This module will use different themes to introduce cinema as an art form, and will also discuss the subject, artistic elements and quality such as documentary of famous artists.

3

45 hrs

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ARTS0104

This module is a study of the origins, characteristics, essentialities, aesthetics and functions of various art forms. Arts from different cultures, including forms, expressions, appreciations, implementations, inter-exchanges, and effects on human being are the centre of study.

3

45 hrs

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ARTS0105

Stage music, including theatre music, folk/ethnic opera, opera, musical, film music, etc. will be the focus of this module. Topics including the relationship between music and drama, music and lyric/libretto, music and dramatic development, music and acting, vocal and instrumental music are all the content of this course.

3

45 hrs

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BUSS0101

This module aims to teach the operation concept and business models for innovation and entrepreneurship. First to introduce the business for design industry, from creative service to manufacturing then marketing, each step is with different procedures and considerations. This module will explain incubating resources, makers, accelerators and different business models and operations for creative industry, with these knowledge students will learn how to start a business with their own design and creative ideas.

3

45 hrs

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EDUM1101

Based on the modern pedagogic and psychological theories, this course discusses and explores the psychological phenomenon of music teaching and learning, and gives some psychological training for music teaching and learning practice in various fields. It aims to improve students’ music learning & performance, and teaching practice in future.

3

45 hrs

---

EDUM1102

As a compulsory subject of music education, this learning module is designed to introduce the basic theories, such as essential characteristic and function of music education, history and philosophy of music education, and practice fields of music education in school, in family and in community.

3

45 hrs

---

EDUM2101

This module is focused on the creative teaching process in integrated and learner-centered classrooms. It will explore various strategies for engaging primary and junior secondary school students in music teaching and resources to support teaching music in schools. It relates to children's development and participation in music through singing, moving, listening and playing instruments. Major approaches to music education, such as music learning theory, Orff Schulwerk, and Kodaly method, will also be explored. The subject will also include curriculum, development of instructional strategies and evaluation techniques.

3

45 hrs

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EDUP0101

This module focuses on learning the fundamentals of playing percussion and recorder, as well as introducing various pedagogical methods to teach a beginner how to play these instruments. The module will address different types of solutions on how to solve common problems when a beginner shows difficulty grasping concepts. By the conclusion of the module, students will also know how to form and lead different types of chamber groups.

3

45 hrs

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EDUP0102

This module focuses on the special application fields of music. Students will learn the teaching methods of music education that can be applied to special children, as well as the auxiliary treatment of music applied to certain physiological or mental diseases, based on the various effects of music on human functions.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP0101

This module focuses on the study of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its application to Italian, German, French and English. Students will learn the basics of singer’s diction for each of these languages and demonstrate their knowledge through written examination, speaking and singing.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP0102

This is a course of practicality and implementation. The school will provide opportunities in real world situation, including on campus and in community, for students to execute their own plans and utilize the theories learnt in classroom related to exhibition and performance.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP0103

The aim of this module is to notate music through application of the computer software “Sibelius 8”. Students undertaking this module are required to submit assignments by using the updated software to notate music from solo to orchestral pieces, with awareness to different music styles ranging from traditional to modern. This module aims at introducing students to apply and to handle the notation software as well as to enhance their notated scores to a professional level.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP0104

This module studies the characteristics of the four orchestral families (woodwind, brass, percussion and string) at the outset, a strong focus is further placed on the practice of orchestration and analytical study of scores. Students are required to orchestrate music from piano to string Quartet, large chamber group as well as symphonic orchestra.

3

45 hrs

MUSP0103

MUSP0105

This module emphasizes on teaching different compositional techniques include notation, harmonization, timbre control, the elaboration of musical elements as well as structural designs. The module comprises lectures and individual supervision, students are expected to submit their composition scores in professional presentation.

3

45 hrs

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MUSP2108

The objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music I will focus on introducing students to the Baroque period chamber music history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

---

MUSP2109

As a continuation of “Chamber Music I”, the objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music II will focus on introducing students to the Classical music period history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

---

MUSP3103

Application of Keyboard Harmony and improvisation is a set of practical skills that would benefit students’ overall musicianship. This is a skill set can widely utilize across composing, teaching and performing. Sufficient on keyboard harmony reflects the theoretical knowledge students have acquired. In this module, thorough rationalize listening, playing, harmonize melody and composing melody, students will acquire comprehensive skills on keyboard harmony and improvisation include the full coordination of head and hands, perception of harmonic functions, colors and lines. This module aims at preparing students with a foundation of keyboard harmony and improvisation for their future work in various fields.

3

45 hrs

---

MUSP3106

As a continuation of “Chamber Music II”, the objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music III will focus on introducing students to the Romantic period chamber music history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

---

MUSP3107

As a continuation of “Chamber Music III”, the objective of this module is to provide students with first hand experience in rehearsing and performing through practicing different styles of chamber music repertoire with their classmates. This will give students a more comprehensive picture of the development of Western chamber music literature. Students will learn how to collaborate and discuss sound and musical ideas together. In addition, students will be guided in choosing the appropriate piece based on the characteristics and dynamics of each group. Chamber Music IV will focus on introducing students to the Modern chamber music history and performance techniques.

1

30 hrs

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MUST0101

This module will guide students to understand the origin and development of art songs, with particular emphasis on German lieder and French mélodies. Selected British, American, Russian, and Chinese song will also be discussed. Appreciating representative repertoires will further familiarize students with the musical style of art songs.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0102

In this module students will learn to appreciate traditional folk music of China, involving five categories of solo traditional, ensemble music, orchestral music, folk songs and operatic music. Students can understand the national and regional cultural characteristics as well as aesthetic and composing contexts between performers, composers and audiences.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0103

This is a study of music from different regions of the world, apart from Western and Chinese music. Instead, music from Africa, South America, Muslin Regions, India, South-East and North-East Asia is the centre of study. Appreciation and study on indigenous, ethnic, folk, formal, traditional, authentic music are the core of the course.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0104

Starting from the Portuguese entry into Macao in the mid-16th century to the close of St. Paulo College in 1762, the period can be regarded as the early age of the recorded Macao music history. The middle period (from the mid-18th century to the late 19th century) saw the prosperity of secular music and the juxtaposition of multiple cultures. In the context of highly developed economy and relative cultural demands, historical transmission and cultural accumulation have led to the convergence and hybridization of different music styles in many ways, shaping a multiple-dimension landscape.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0105

Study, analysis and discussion of the historic background and thread of the liturgical music represented by Catholic music; the ritual features of the music; and the important composers and their works that were developed and inherited on the basis of Gregorian Chant.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0106

This module mainly introduces Western and Asian popular music by way of appreciation of different genres and music styles, understanding their development, history and culture. It also fosters students’ multi-music vision.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0107

This module is meant to introduce students to a number of ideas, practices and works representative of contemporary art music in the 20th century. A strong focus is placed on the analytical study of scores through listening and reading. In addition, the module is focused on the way music relates to the other arts and the social contexts in which it was created.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0108

This module concentrates on organization and management of art activities. Fundamental disciplines of administration and management will be lectured. After understanding the real accents of various art events, the students will be able to plan, organize, and manage such event. Should situation permit, the students will organize and run a real concert.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0109

Using sociological methods, this module focus on reviewing art history, interpretation of contemporary art, discussing the art work itself, artistic phenomena, and the social significance of art, to reveal the process by which art is created, distributed, accepted, consumed, and used.

3

45 hrs

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MUST0110

This module focuses on the history of European piano art. Its content includes the invention and evolution of the piano, the influential pianists/composes, piano literature, famous pianists and their recordings in the 20th century.

3

45 hrs

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MUST3101

This is a required basic performance theory course for music performance majors. It takes all the types of performing arts as the object, learns the various theories and basic methods of the basic theory and practice of performing arts, and makes students have a preliminary overview on performing arts.

3

45 hrs

---

MUST4101

Through the teaching and corresponding training, the subject enables students to understand and master the basic concepts and methods of music academic research and essay writing, including how to choose topics, collect materials, highlight arguments, structure outlines, language tempering, etc. This lays a foundation for writing a bachelor's thesis on music.

3

45 hrs

---

MUST4102

This course guides students to write a thesis for bachelor degree.

3

15 hrs

MUST4101

MUST4103

This module will cover the anatomical, physiological and acoustic elements of singing as a means of providing students with a detailed working knowledge of the vocal and instrumental mechanism. Emphasis is placed upon application of these principles to voice and instruments instruction, and providing students with applicable tools and resources to aid them in their teaching and performing endeavours.

3

45 hrs

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