Undergraduate Course: Composition 3 (MUSI10036)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least three Music courses at grade B or above in Music Theory (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 20 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1,3,5,7,9,11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Room A, Alison House |
| No Exam Information |
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 (10%).
Class Exercises (10%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Peter Nelson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2433
Email: P.Nelson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: brad.herbert@ed.ac.uk |
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