Introduction to Composition MUSIC2005

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Culture and Creative Arts
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course is designed to introduce students to a range of compositional skills, through exploration of repertoire and techniques based on contemporary and 20th century approaches to composition.

Timetable

20x1hr lectures (Fridays 1pm);

10x1hr fortnightly seminars over 20 weeks as scheduled in MyCampus

Requirements of Entry

Grade D3 or above in Listening Through Analysis (MUSIC1021) or Musicianship (MUSIC1003)

Excluded Courses

Introduction to Composition (MUSIC4011)

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Composition 1 (2 minutes) - 30%

Composition 2 (4-6 minutes) - 70%

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ Explore core techniques used in 20th century and contemporary music composition;

■ Enable students to adapt practices that are typical in the creation of music compositions;

■ Promote aesthetic awareness and critical listening skills through the pursuit of written compositions and devising workshops;

■ Develop students' ability to utilise a wide range of practical tools in composition.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Apply a range of technical means to create compositions;

■ Apply aesthetic judgment to create clear and stylistic identity in compositions, reflecting engagement with the content of the course sessions;

■ Consider issues such as harmony, melodic structure, form, texture, and timbre; as well as the effective and accurate use of notation, in writing compositions;

■ Write music with an understanding of the chosen media

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.