Undergraduate Course: Composition 3 (MUSI10036)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art | 
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 | 
Taught in Gaelic? | No | 
 
| Course description | An introduction to the creative practice of musical composition 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
| Not being delivered |   
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. 
- They will demonstrate core skills of music notation and the preparation of scores and performance materials. | 
 
 
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%). |  
 
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 | Composition, Music, Creative | 
 
 
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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