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| Module Availability |
Semester 1 |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework 1: a composition for a solo instrument and accompanying commentary - 50%
Coursework 2: a compositional task chosen from a list of options and accompanying commentary - 50%
You will need to achieve a weighted aggregate mark of 40% |
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| Module Overview |
| This module seeks to develop greater contextual awareness of your creative practice and advance technical and creative skills. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Pre-requisite: Composition 1 with a total module mark of at least 60% |
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| Module Aims |
The aims of this module are to:
• Introduce you to research methods that support creative practice.
• Forge a connection between your practice and broader musical culture.
• Develop analytic insight into idiomatic compositional practice.
• Develop practical skill in idiomatic compositional practice. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
• Carry out research and analysis in support of creative practice.
• Understanding the value and process of research-based strategies in support of creative practice.
• Compose more strongly idiomatic music.
• Compose for a number of specified occasions and situations.
• Interact with confidence with performers of your music.
• Present your scores in a clear and professional manner.
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| Module Content |
The following is an indication of the likely topics to be covered:
• Idiomatic composition for solo instruments.
• Writing for voices.
• Notation for contemporary music.
• Compositional methodology.
• Content related to student work.
• Presentation and discussion of student work.
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
• Lectures.
• Seminars.
• Tutorials.
• Workshops.
• Guided reading and listening.
• Responding to questions in class.
• Preparing and giving class presentations.
• Producing a portfolio of research material and an accompanying composition.
• Producing a portfolio of individual compositional work.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Compulsory Reading:
As appropriate to students’ work.
Recommended Reading:
As appropriate to students’ work.
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| Last Updated |
| 31.10.10 |
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