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This course will build on knowledge and techniques studied and assimilated in earlier composition modules in order to create substantial, original new creations. Students will be required to assimilate new techniques and work them into their own emerging musical language for the assessment procedures. Students will be required to regularly critique existing works using these techniques and this will form part of the course structure.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Composition IV: Innovations builds upon the work and experiences gained at level 2 (MU2025 and MU2525) and level 3 (1HS) and seeks to introduce more concepts and the continuing of original creative thought. This course will build on knowledge and techniques studied and assimilated in earlier composition modules in order to create substantial, original new creations. Students will be required to assimilate new techniques and work them into their own emerging musical language for the assessment procedures. Students will be required to regularly critique existing works using these techniques and this will form part of the course structure. The teaching format is 3 two-hour group lectures on key topics followed by 10 one-hour group tutorials unpacking lecture materials and introducing further listening and key concepts.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 43 | |
| Feedback |
Composition to be 4-5 minutes duration Extensive written feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | demonstrate a degree of individuality in composition |
| Factual | Remember | demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various compositional approaches and methods, particularly contemporary practices and idioms |
| Factual | Understand | display awareness of the musical, structural and technical aspects of the compositional process |
| Procedural | Analyse | apply methods of aural and written analysis to the process of composition |
| Procedural | Apply | demonstrate communication skills by translating the music from composer to performer |
| Procedural | Apply | communicate an applied knowledge and understanding of the techniques and aesthetic processes involved in creating music |
| Procedural | Apply | be able to use notation effectively (where appropriate) with performer |
| Reflection | Create | demonstrate critical thinking at all times and to be aware of their place in contemporary music making |
| Reflection | Evaluate | demonstrate ability to take on board advice and suggestions from peer group composers through discussion and sharing of work |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 45 | Feedback Weeks | 46 | |
| Feedback |
Composition to be 4-5 minutes long. Extensive written feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Remember | demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various compositional approaches and methods, particularly contemporary practices and idioms |
| Conceptual | Create | demonstrate a degree of individuality in composition |
| Procedural | Apply | communicate an applied knowledge and understanding of the techniques and aesthetic processes involved in creating music |
| Reflection | Create | demonstrate critical thinking at all times and to be aware of their place in contemporary music making |
| Factual | Understand | display awareness of the musical, structural and technical aspects of the compositional process |
| Procedural | Apply | be able to use notation effectively (where appropriate) with performer |
| Procedural | Analyse | apply methods of aural and written analysis to the process of composition |
| Procedural | Apply | demonstrate communication skills by translating the music from composer to performer |
| Reflection | Evaluate | demonstrate ability to take on board advice and suggestions from peer group composers through discussion and sharing of work |
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