Composition 2 (MUSI10232)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the practices and conventions of musical composition as a form of self-directed, individual expression. Students explore compositional philosophy and technique through directed listening and score reading, and through creating a folio of original music (scores and recordings).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify useful compositional methods and working habits;
- communicate with performers through correctly presented music notation;
- work with the basic materials of musical composition—pitch, rhythm, texture, timbre and form;
- explore possibilities in composing for soloists and small chamber groupings;
- identify recent developments in musical composition, both aesthetic and technical;
- reflect on their own compositional process.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10231 | Composition 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
3-minute composition project (1-2 instruments)
| Week 4 | 15% |
12-minute folio of compositions
| During the examination period | 55% |
4 reviews of new music performances (200 words each)
| During the examination period | 20% |
Composition process journal with reflection
| During the examination period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Stuart Greenbaum Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 34 hours, comprising eight 45-minute lessons, four 1-hour group lessons, and twelve 2-hour seminars per semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 31 January 2024