Handbook home
Composition - Non Specific (MUSI30067)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Not available in 2018
Overview
Fees | Look up fees |
---|
This subject deals with the materials and structures crucial to the contemporary composer. They include a comprehensive and practical knowledge of instruments (including voice types) and instrumentation and an awareness of compositional devices which allow the composer to develop ideas beyond the embyonic stage of concepts/ideas. The subject will then embrace a detailed study of relevant works as well as trialing new works in order to ensure that a solid base is achieved so that the creative ideas can be applied practically.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have acquired
- a sound practical knowledge of current instruments in use, instrumentation and methods of orchestration;
- a sound knowledge of current compositional devices in use and the ability to see these devices in an historical context and as a basis for developing original material;
- the ability to develop compositions which demonstrate both a knowledge of the past and the creative capacity to develop original material;
- the incentive to look backwards and forwards artistically in order to keep a reasonable perspective in terms of how an original work is new rather than a replication.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
• Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician
• Demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments
• Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century
• Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community
• Work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments
• Understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture
• Be prepared to undertake postgraduate study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022