Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8091
Title: Song Writing 3
Long Title: Song Writing 3
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module equips the student with composer- and era-specific tools with which to compose their own original songs. Through the exploration of specific musical devices such as harmony, form, lyrics and melody, the student will compile and perform a portfolio of original compositions, written to a specific brief.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the musical features of songs from prescribed eras
LO2 Compose songs to a specific stylistic brief, utilising harmonic, structural, lyrical and melodic devices appropriate to the era
LO3 Assemble original compositions in a stylistically expansive portfolio
LO4 Perform original compositions in a context sympathetic to the style of the song
LO5 Discuss the relevant biographical features and career paths of specified songwriters
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
12919 MUSC8077 Song Writing 2
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Songwriting techniques
An exploration of era-and songwriter-specific techniques, such as harmonic and lyrical contexts, structural and melodic devices
Portfolio
A weekly developing portfolio of original songs written to a specific brief
Performance
A stylistically and appropriately nuanced performance of original songs
Continuous asssessment
Weekly evaluation of the learner
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
A portfolio of original compositions
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
A performance of original compositions
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of the student within the group setting: focusing on attendance, participation, preparedness and the weekly development of songwriting skills
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Songwriting lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rikky Rooksby. (2011), The Songwriting Sourcebook: How to Turn Chords into Great Songs, Fully Updated and Expanded. All, Hal Leonard Corporation, p.256, [ISBN: 0879309598].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 7 Elective