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MUZ00FILO-ESTH-O-MUZ-1OPT - Philosophy and aesthetics of early music optional17725/4722/2627/1/93
Study guide

MUZ00FILO-ESTH-O-MUZ-1OPT - Philosophy and aesthetics of early music optional

17725/4722/2627/1/93
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Orkestinstrument Keuzevak
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevakken
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevakken
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in de muziek
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (6sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (6sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 90,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Van Heyghen Peter (dut,eng)
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic Year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: A result of less than 8/20 is not tolerablefor this course unit.
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

Three topics: research resources, tools and techniques; ornamentation, improvisation and style awareness; tuning, temperament and pitch standards.

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music30,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation60,00 hours

Course Objectives

Education focused on artistic integrity and historical accurarcy; determining the appropriate performance practice; maximizing the development of artistic personality and expressive ability.

At minor level:

The student acquires additional competences and skills to complement the programme’s learning outcomes.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period JuneOral evaluation100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period August/SeptemberOral evaluation100,00

Course Material(s): Mandatory

Online syllabus with bibliography, audio recordings, and visual materials.

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ESOFinal attainment level: secundary educationIntroductory

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.