2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI3240 Major Composition
40 creditsClass Size: 30
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
| MUSI3220 | Minor Composition |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have produced a substantial folio of creative work typically consisting of:(1) three composition titles and
(2) three arrangement/orchestration/remix/realisation titles.
Students should be capable of presenting their ideas to a high standard, with clarity 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, (1) and (2), is governed by the student's choice of activity, genre, medium, and form, as a guide. If a very large work is undertaken, the requirements would be modified accordingly; in addition orchestrations/arrangements/remixes/realisations are to be offered (the number of which may be negotiated).
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 378.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 | ||
Private study
378 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Learning Contract- Discussion of work in tutorials
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | consisting of 6 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 - similarly, a large-scale composition may count for two titles (this would be agreed with the tutor in the Learning Contract). The sic 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: 24/09/2009
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