2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI3220 Minor Composition
20 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Michael Spencer
Email: m.spencer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisites
| MUSI2220 | Composition |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| MUSC3012 | |
| MUSC3020 | Major Composition |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have produced a small folio of creative work (as outlined in a learning contract) consisting of, for example, chamber compositions, electronic compositions, arrangements, orchestrations/remixes/realisations. They should be capable of presenting their ideas clearly in the most appropriate form of notation/documentation and of providing an informed commentary on their work.Syllabus
Composition work is carried out in collaboration with a supervisor. The makeup of each portfolio is governed by the student's choice of activity, genre, medium, and form and variety within these choices is encouraged. It is usual to work within the parameters of a small chamber ensemble for at least one composition as it makes live performance of the work much more feasible by student groups.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
178 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Learning Contract- Discussion of work in tutorial
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | consisting of 3 titles involving both orchestration/arrangment/remix, realisation and free composition, to be agreed in consultation with the student and in advance via a Learning Contract. | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
A single orchestration title may consist of a number of small items. The three titles are assessed as 80% and the commentary is assessed as 20% of the overall mark.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/05/2010
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