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
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Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 20 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Class Delivery Information |
Individual Tutorials to be arranged by students to be held in weeks 2,4,6,8,10 (30 mins per student). |
Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 27,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
365 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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No Exam Information |
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
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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 | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Prof Peter Nelson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2433
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Course secretary | Mr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
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