Composition Studies (MUSI40073)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students without previous composition tuition to strategies for thinking about and constructing original music. Students will write chamber music based on instruments available within the class. The subject will be divided into three 4-week modules, each beginning with a process of sketching and culminating in a short completed project to be performed in class.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop practical strategies for writing original music;
- develop an ability to structure self-imposed guidelines for composing new work;
- communicate clearly to performers through professionally presented music notation;
- rehearse and perform new music in a group context;
- respond critically and creatively to new music by others.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed:
- the ability to expand small ideas into larger realities;
- the ability to absorb new ideas and respond to them in a thoughtful and personal way;
- the ability to communicate effectively;
- the ability to be resourceful and creative.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10023 | Music Language 1: the Diatonic World |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
OR
PERMISSION OF COORDINATOR: Students are required to apply for permission to enrol in this subject via the online form at the Fine Arts and Music Current Students Forms page via this link:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20122 | Composition Studies | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Ability to read and write musical notation and general understanding of music theory terminology is assumed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Project 1: solo –(sketches (5%) + project (20%)) | Week 4 | 25% |
Project 2: duo – (sketches (5%) + project (25%)) | Week 8 | 30% |
Project 3: quartet – (sketches (5%) + project (30%)) | Week 12 | 35% |
Engagement – consisting of EITHER participation in tutorial readings of students' projects as required OR attendance at and 300-word written review of one School of Music composers' concert | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attempt each component in order to pass the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment will be not only on the basis of the completed projects, but also on the process of work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour workshop per week. Total time commitment 170 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
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20122 Composition Studies.
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 8 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Composition - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022