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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: MUS3050 Module Title: COMPOSITION 3B
Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording Short Name: MUS3050
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: GOSS SM Prof (Music Record)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Semester 2
Assessment Pattern
Coursework: composition portfolio and commentary - 80%
Oral presentation on your work - 20%

You will need to achieve a weighted aggregate mark of 40%.
Module Overview
This module seeks to advance individual compositional practice to a professional level.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: Composition 3A
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to:

• Develop professionalism in approach to and quality of work.
• Independently develop coherent and utterly convincing compositions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

• To create work of a professional standard.
• Independently conceive, develop and realise your work.
• Provide a written account of your practice that is contextually aware, theoretically informed, and insightfully reflective.

Module Content
The following is an indication of the likely content of the module:

• Explanation of the module’s requirements (including detailed guidance on the written component).
• Content related to student work.
• Presentation and discussion of student work.
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 individual compositional work and commentary.
Selected Texts/Journals
Compulsory Reading:
As appropriate to students’ work.

Recommended Reading:
As appropriate to students’ work.

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SG 31.10.10