Composition 3 (U00906)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : ACE-3-MComp3

An introduction to creative compositional practice including: form, rhythm, harmony, instrumentation and cultural context. The student's own creative work will be developed in individual tutorials. Students are encouraged to make a rigorous exploration of the horizons of their musical experience and interest.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Composition 2

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Composition 3 (VS2) (Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Music, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 22 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Seminars in Weeks 1,3,5,7,9,11 and additional tutorials in Weeks 2,4,6,8,10.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the essentials of creative compositional practice and their context.
- They will demonstrate the development of individual creative skills and musical issues arising from them.

Assessment Information

Two original and contrasting compositions, to be submitted by end of Semester 1 (40%).

Two original and contrasting compositions, to be submitted by end of Semester 2 (40%).

Creative diary and class exercises (20%).