Introduction to Italian Opera
Explore Italian Opera in different ways through the Introduction to Italian Opera online course by edX.
Beginner
Online
4 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Virtual Classroom | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Italian Opera certification course is an estimated 4 weeks course that is offered by DartmouthX in association with edX. This programme is prepared by keeping in mind both the advanced, and beginner-level lovers of Italian opera. In this two-act experience of learning, all the candidates will listen, to and experience opera music in new and improved ways.
The Introduction to Italian Opera training is an introduction to Italian opera music. This gives all the participants experiences, and tools to become improved students of opera music. Finally, this will help all the candidates to make their listening skills better for their favorite Italian composers. The course ends by encouraging the students to become lovers of opera for a lifetime. 2 different tracks are offered by Edx, one of which is the audit track which offers limited but free access whereas the other one is the verified track which gives unlimited access to the course materials.
The Highlights
- 4 weeks of estimated programme
- Course taught by instructors
- Optional course upgrade
- Introductory programme
Programme Offerings
- Certificate
- English video transcript
- Graded Assignments
- Graded Exams
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| USD 49 | yes | Dartmouth College, Hanover |
The Introduction to Italian Opera Fee Structure
Description | Amount |
Audit Track | Nil |
Certificate Fees | $ 49 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The students need not have any music-related educational qualifications.
Certification Qualifying Details
The Introduction to Italian Opera certification edX will be offered only when the verified course option is selected by the students.
What you will learn
After completion of the Introduction to Italian Opera certification syllabus, the candidates will learn:
- Italian opera’s history
- Italian opera’s conventions
- Close skills for listening
- Skills of musical analysis
- Opportunities for connecting with the ones having an interest in opera both locally and internationally
Who it is for
The Introduction to Italian Opera course is most suitable for students who need to understand Italian opera music as a musicologist or music director.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Introduction to Italian Opera classes, the students should follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.edx.org/learn/italian-opera/dartmouth-college-introduction-to-italian-opera
Step 2: Then the ‘Join Now’ button should be found and clicked.
Step 3: After step 2, the students should make their registration to proceed further.
The Syllabus
- Getting Started with the edX Platform
- Syllabus
- Using Discussions
- Pre-course Survey
- Introduce Yourself
- Accessing the Operas
- Overview
- Watch Figaro, Acts I and II
- Opera Tuning Assignment
- Opera Learning Reflection
- Overview
- Examples of Opera before Mozart
- Opera Tuning Assignment
- Opera Learning Reflection
- Overview
- Conventions in Italian Opera
- Opera Tuning Assignment
- Opera Learning Reflection
- Overview
- The bel canto era
- Opera Individual Adventure
- Opera Learning Reflection
- Discussion Self-Grading
- Overview
- Verdi
- Opera Individual Adventure
- Opera Learning Reflection
- Discussion Self-Grading
- Overview
- Puccini
- Opera Individual Adventure
- Opera Learning Reflection
- Discussion Self-Grading
- Course Finale
- End of Course Survey
- Week 1 FAQs - 2015
- Weeks 2 and 3 FAQs - 2015
Instructors
Dartmouth College, Hanover Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, the candidates may get the certificate if they have chosen to go with the verified track model.
The free audit track allows every material or assignment to be accessed for a specific number of weeks.
Unfortunately in an offline mode, the candidates will not be able to view course materials.
The edX platform does have a mobile application where after login
One can follow this link: https://support.edx.org/hc/en-us to access the help center.