Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- analyse and identify musical characteristics and conventions of various sub-genres of heavy metal
- use basic terminology to discuss production strategies and the sound of various sub-genres
- explain and reflect on various social, cultural, and historical asåects that are associated with various subcultures of heavy metal
- describe and reflect on how social and cultural aspects of heavy metal affect and are affected by the production conventions of various sub-genres
- apply musical conventions ande explore specific sounds and expressions in various sub-genres of heavy metal.
Course Content
The course consists of three modules. The first deals with the sound and conventions of various sub-genres of heavy metal. The second addresses various social and cultural patterns in heavy metal. The third focuses on the application of musical conventions in the creation of specific sounds. Throughout the course, there are various discussions on the connections between sound and aesthetic, social, cultural, and identity-forming aspects in relation to various sub-genres of heavy metal. The course also includes the application of different conventions to achieve specific sounds.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
- Practical music excercises
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Sound: Genre, conventions and creativity - 3 Credits | U–G
- Metal as social and cultural phenomena - 3 Credits | U–G
- Creating music - 1.5 Credits | U–G
Entry Requirements
- General entry requirements
Other Information
The language of instruction is English.
A computer with internet access, a headset, a webcam, and a sound card that can handle basic sound mixing are required for this course.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.