2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MUSS5262M Portfolio of Original Composition
60 creditsClass Size: 10
Module manager: Dr Scott McLaughlin
Email: s.mclaughlin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally a first degree in music (first or upper second class), or equivalent professional experience.Co-requisites
MUSS5231M | Composition Studies |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Compose to an advanced standard for a variety of musical media.
- Be able to interact creatively with original musical material in terms of its detail and development.
- Be able to manage long-term musical thought in original patterns and form-building.
- Be able to position their creative output in a wider aesthetical and contemporary historical context
Syllabus
The precise syllabus is ultimately defined by negotiation between student and tutor. The process of developing a folio of original compositions will be informed by research around the subject using appropriate examples. It may be appropriate for a student to be able to hold well-informed discussions on a variety of surrounding texts (scores and literature) before the process of composition begins.
Equally, a student wishing to explore more abstract concepts, such as temporality, spatialisation and semiotic approaches will be expected to research these areas as an aid to developing original scores. A critically reflective commentary should expose recent enquiry relating to the compositions submitted.
Folios may usefully consist of a variety of titles using different musical media and showing some variety of approach. A typical submission will consist of four individual items (although this may be negotiable with the module tutor) together with a full commentary.
Students on this module will be expected to attend appropriate practical and lecture opportunities given by visitors to the campus as circumstances permit.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Tutorial | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 578.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 |
Private study
578 hours which involves analysing other composer’s scores and/or recordings, attending concerts of contemporary music and relevant guest seminars, possibly reading texts about contemporary music or aesthetics and writing the music for the portfolio/doing the commentary.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress is monitored on a regular basis via tutorials and VLE communication systems. Formative assessment is provided in student-led seminars where staff give feedback on student progress and advice for future development and presentation of work.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Portfolio | normally 4 items and accompanying full commentary (analytical and/or critical, as appropriate) | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/07/2018
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