Honours Composition 1 (MUSI40067)

HonoursPoints: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject is 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 an orchestral project, 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 orchestral composition techniques;
  • 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: 8 November 2024