MU2525: COMPOSITION 2 (2019-2020)

Course Aims
To encourage personal artistic expression and to develop in students a range of skills, techniques and understanding to enable them to become effective composers with the beginnings of an original and individual voice. To facilitate a critical understanding of contemporary music-making and to be aware of their place in this society.

Main Learning Outcomes
1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various compositional approaches and methods, particularly contemporary practices and idioms;
2) apply methods of aural and written analysis to the process of composition;
3) be able to use notation effectively (where appropriate) with performers;
4) demonstrate a degree of individuality in composition;
5) display awareness of the musical, structural and technical aspects of the compositional process;
6) communicate an applied knowledge and understanding of the techniques and aesthetic processes involved in creating music;
7) demonstrate communication skills by translating the music from composer to performer;
8) demonstrate ability to take on board advice and suggestions from peer group composers through discussion and sharing of work;
9) demonstrate critical thinking at all times and to be aware of their place in contemporary music making.

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

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There are no assessments for this course.