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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2018-03-01

Module Leader:

Bryn Harrison

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Guided Independent Study

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Requirements

Pre-requisites

Synopsis

You will consolidate further your own working practice through one-to-one 30 minute composition tutorials, encompassing a range of technical and aesthetical issues appropriate to the particular needs of the individual student composer and your individual programme of study. Emphasis is on the development of a personal musical aesthetic/vision and appropriate … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Students receive weekly tutorials on their progressing composition work, followed by workshops in which their compositions will be rehearsed / performed by professional performers if this is deemed appropriate by the tutor, and subject to resources being available. Students’ learning will be supported by the University’s VLE, which will contain … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Major composition projects of significant scope and scale. Project will be approved by composition tutor via a Learning Profile, and significant formative assessment will be provided throughout the year. Weekly seminar/studio class (not assessed) will address advanced orchestration, notation and extended techniques.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
have developed in-depth knowledge of a variety of works for solo instruments and ensembles.
2.
have developed advanced knowledge of styles and current compositional practices.
3.
have developed a thorough understanding of the capabilities of the instruments for which they are composing.
4.
have developed the ability to reflect on their own work (PDP).
5.
have developed the ability to work flexibly and imaginatively when faced with a variety of tasks.
6.
have developed the ability to write idiomatically for a variety of instrumental resources.
7.
have developed advanced technical skills to create a coherent and expressive composition.
8.
have developed a strong ability to communicate musical ideas clearly and concisely in the notation of scores.
9.
have developed the ability to make effective contributions to the rehearsal of their work.
10.
have developed the ability to compose effectively using advanced techniques.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Music Subject Area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and promulgated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets.

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