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MU4083: COMPOSITION V: COMPOSITION PORTFOLIO (2023-2024)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:36


Course Overview

The aim of this course is to allow promising student composers the opportunity to develop their own 'voice' by giving them a degree of creative freedom in what they produce. By the end of the course students are able to compose in a variety of genres, conveying a sense of structure and form in their music as well as working independently. Assessment is via a portfolio of compositions. Lasting c.20 minutes in performance.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Full Year Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr John De Simone

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 V: Composition Portfolio is the pinnacle of the composition pathway within the music degrees at the University. The aim of this course is to allow promising student composers the opportunity to develop their own 'voice' by giving them a degree of creative freedom in what they produce. By the end of the course students are able to compose in a variety of genres, conveying a sense of structure and form in their music as well as working independently. Assessment is via a portfolio of compositions. Lasting c.20 minutes in performance. However, one of the compositions will be for a stipulated ensemble for workshop or to write for one of the university/department ensembles


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

Portfolio

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Oral feedback will be provided by the supervisor on draft work during the year. Written feedback on the portfolio will be given on a report form.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Portfolio

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplybe able to use notation effectively (where appropriate) with performer
ProceduralAnalyseapply methods of aural and written analysis to the process of composition
ReflectionEvaluatedemonstrate ability to take on board advice and suggestions from peer group composers through discussion and sharing of work
ProceduralApplydemonstrate communication skills by translating the music from composer to performer
ReflectionCreatedemonstrate critical thinking at all times and to be aware of their place in contemporary music making
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
FactualUnderstanddisplay awareness of the musical, structural and technical aspects of the compositional process

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