Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8092
Title: Song Writing 4
Long Title: Song Writing 4
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 is the culmination of the preceding three songwriting modules. The student will show the synthesis of songwriting techniques and the development of a personal style. Additionally, the student will compile the necessary materials with which to engage with industry and to interact with same.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the necessary techniques to engage with the songwriting industry
LO2 Present a portfolio of engagement with appropriate industry personnel, evidencing the pitching of original works
LO3 Submit a recorded and notated portfolio of original songs, illustrating the synthesis of songwriting techniques in a personal style
LO4 Discuss the key official organisations with which professional songwriters interact
LO5 Prepare a songwriter's pack appropriate to current industry standards
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).
12910 MUSC8091 Song Writing 3
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
Portfolio
A portfolio of songs, recorded and notated, illustrating the development of a personal style
Songwriters pack
The compilation of industry-appropriate material necessary for engagement at a professional level with songwriting-specific organisations
Proof of engagement
Evidence of interaction with relevant songwriting industry personnel
Continuous assessment
Weekly evaluation of the learner
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Songwriter's pack of promotional material
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Portfolio of original songs
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
A submission of relevant materials, demonstrating the engagement with appropriate industry personnel, showing the pitching of original works
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of the individual learner within the group setting: focusing on attendance, participation, preparedness and the weekly development of songwriting skills
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
  • John Braheny. (2007), The Craft and Business of Songwriting, Third. Writer's Digest Books, London.
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 8 Elective