Honours Composition 2 (MUSI40068)
HonoursPoints: 18.75Dual-Delivery (Southbank) and On Campus (Southbank)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is further directed towards continuing composition majors with demonstrated experience and capabilities commensurate with an honours standard. Students create a folio of original music across the semester (scores and recordings) including composition projects, covering areas of compositional philosophy, technique, directed listening and score reading.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have:
- developed their own individual working methods and habits, style, language and goals;
- been introduced to advanced techniques and equipment as required for composition projects;
- further extended their knowledge and awareness of the contemporary orchestral repertoire.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have strongly developed:
- the ability to think laterally in relation to concepts and problem-solving;
- the ability to communicate in an abstract medium;
- the ability to take initial creative ideas through to completion, including publication, public presentation and promotion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI40067 | Honours Composition 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
18.75 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A folio of compositions written under supervision across the semester
| During the examination period | 70% |
A concert presentation towards the end of semester of the student's work
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Participation in seminars, workshops, tutorials and concerts | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Additional details
All work should be submitted according to the ‘Composition Presentation Guidelines'.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Stuart Greenbaum Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 32 hours, comprising eight 1-hour individual lessons per semester and one 2-hour composition seminar or group lesson per week. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Stuart Greenbaum Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 32 hours, comprising eight 1-hour individual lessons per semester and one 2-hour composition seminar or group lesson per week. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
255 hours
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with:
- MUSI20055 Composition 1
- MUSI20056 Composition 2
- MUSI30213 Composition 3
- MUSI30214 Composition 4
- MUSI40012 GradDip Composition 1
- MUSI40013 GradDip Composition 2
- MUSI40067 Honours Composition 1
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022