MUS31470

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of compositional techniques from the 1950s to the present day.
- demonstrate a contextual knowledge of these techniques through the critical discussion of repertoire in class.
- deploy with precision these techniques in a self-directed free composition that is technically adept, creatively engaging, and presented to a high standard.
- reflect upon their own creative process in a mature manner in a written commentary.

Indicative Module Content:

Week 1: Introduction to notation software, creating parts, and file management
Week 2: Introduction to DAWs
Week 3: Writing for solo instruments (part i)
Week 4: Writing for solo instruments (part ii)
Week 5: Writing for 2, 3, or 4 players (part i)
Week 6: Writing for 2, 3, or 4 players (part ii)
Week 7: Group discussion, presenting work-in-progress
Week 8: Reading week (no class)
Week 9: Writing for 5-12 players (part i)
Week 10: Writing for 5-12 players (part ii)
Week 11: Writing for Large Ensemble or Orchestra (part i)
Week 12: Writing for Large Ensemble or Orchestra (part ii)

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given individually to students, post-assessment by written and annotated remarks through the VLE. Feedback will be offered by peers in week 7 & week 12 in a supportive and structured way.