A design of a South African popular music degree

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study is a qualitative literature review that aims to propose a design of an ideal Bachelor ofMusic in South African Popular Music curriculum for South African universities. The purpose ofthis study is to design a degree curriculum that responds to the demands of the South African musicindustry, and that will hopefully advance the output of the South African music industry. Althoughnot central investigation in the study, cognisance is taken of the financial limitations highereducation in South Africa.The possibility of a Bachelor of Music in South African Popular Music degree curriculum isexplored in research material focused on Western popular music literature, the demands of theSouth African music industry, how popular musicians learn, a comparison between existingBachelor of Music in Popular Music degrees abroad (Berklee College of Music (US), Leeds ArtsUniversity (UK) and Griffith University (Australia)) as well as what is available in South Africa. Aproposal for a Bachelor of Music in South African Popular Music curriculum is drawn up with theinformation gathered from these sources.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University