Composition (GD-MUS_INFSPC_4)

Overview

Students will acquire skills in instrumental and vocal writing, orchestration, electro-acoustic music, professional score presentation, rehearsal skills and concert management, alongside the development of a personal and original voice. Encouraging composition in all styles, students will work through all phases of the composition process, from first ideas to completion of a professionally presented score and interaction with performers in rehearsals, culminating in a public performance.

Students can also choose from a range of electives, including ensembles, conducting, academic and applied skills, to complement the composition focus.

Last updated: 7 November 2024

Structure

100 credit points

Composition Specialisation

100-point program

37.5 points of compulsory subjects
62.5 points of elective subjects

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
MUSI40012	GradDip Composition 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	18.75
MUSI40013	GradDip Composition 2	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	18.75

Elective Subjects

Students select 62.5 points of electives from the list of Graduate Diploma in Music Electives

Recommended Electives for Composition students

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
MUSI30025	Instrumentation and Arranging	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI30046	Music Language 3: Modern Directions	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5