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MU3545: COMPOSITION IV: INNOVATIONS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

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.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Phillip Cooke

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

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.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

An original composition for less than 10 instruments

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 41 Feedback Weeks 43

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Feedback

Composition to be 4-5 minutes duration

Extensive written feedback

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualCreatedemonstrate a degree of individuality in composition
FactualRememberdemonstrate knowledge and understanding of various compositional approaches and methods, particularly contemporary practices and idioms
FactualUnderstanddisplay awareness of the musical, structural and technical aspects of the compositional process
ProceduralAnalyseapply methods of aural and written analysis to the process of composition
ProceduralApplydemonstrate communication skills by translating the music from composer to performer
ProceduralApplybe able to use notation effectively (where appropriate) with performer
ProceduralApplycommunicate an applied knowledge and understanding of the techniques and aesthetic processes involved in creating music
ReflectionCreatedemonstrate critical thinking at all times and to be aware of their place in contemporary music making
ReflectionEvaluatedemonstrate ability to take on board advice and suggestions from peer group composers through discussion and sharing of work

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

An original composition for less than 10 instruments

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 45 Feedback Weeks 46

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Feedback

Composition to be 4-5 minutes long.

Extensive written feedback

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberdemonstrate knowledge and understanding of various compositional approaches and methods, particularly contemporary practices and idioms
ConceptualCreatedemonstrate a degree of individuality in composition
ProceduralApplycommunicate an applied knowledge and understanding of the techniques and aesthetic processes involved in creating music
ReflectionCreatedemonstrate critical thinking at all times and to be aware of their place in contemporary music making
FactualUnderstanddisplay awareness of the musical, structural and technical aspects of the compositional process
ProceduralApplybe able to use notation effectively (where appropriate) with performer
ProceduralAnalyseapply methods of aural and written analysis to the process of composition
ProceduralApplydemonstrate communication skills by translating the music from composer to performer
ReflectionEvaluatedemonstrate ability to take on board advice and suggestions from peer group composers through discussion and sharing of work

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