Honours Composition 2 (MUSI40068)
HonoursPoints: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Miriama Young: miriama.young@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Miriama Young: miriama.young@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI40067 | Honours Composition 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
18.75 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have a working knowledge of Finale notation software prior to enrolling in this subject.
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A 25-minute 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% |
Composition process journal with reflection
| During the examination period | 10% |
Additional details
All work should be submitted according to the ‘Composition Presentation Guidelines'.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Miriama Young Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 32 hours, comprising eight 1-hour individual lessons per semester and one 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Miriama Young: miriama.young@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Miriama Young Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 32 hours, comprising eight 1-hour individual lessons per semester and one 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Miriama Young: miriama.young@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Composition
Last updated: 8 November 2024