Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8077
Title: Song Writing 2
Long Title: Song Writing 2
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: The second in a series of modules that examines the practical considerations of songwriting. This module focuses on helping the student create a demo, or portfolio of recorded original material. Additionally, the students are enabled to look at the functional aspect of song composition i.e. composing songs for a specific brief, such as mood, style, length. Lastly, the student is facilitated in engaging with an online presence.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Present a portfolio of recorded original songs
LO2 Present notated lead sheets of the recorded portfolio
LO3 Compose to a specific brief, such as mood, length, style
LO4 Display a developed online portfolio
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).
12918 MUSC8071 Song Writing 1
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
Composition
The composition of songs based on a given brief (theme, length, mood etc). The acquisition of stylistic nuance will be cultivated by the study of particular styles and subsequently composing in that style
Portfolio
The presentation of a portfolio of original compositions, complete with notated leadsheets of same
Online presence
The demonstration of adequate self-promotional skills and awareness of the importance of promotion through the presence of a developed online presence focussing on the student's original songs
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Weekly assignments demonstrating the acquisition of compositional and promotional skills as outlined in the indicative content
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Portfolio of recorded material and notated lead sheets
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Online presence presentation
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 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rikky Rooksby. (2011), The Songwriting Sourcebook: How to Turn Chords into Great Songs, Fully Updated and Expanded. Hal Leonard Corporation, [ISBN: 0879309598].
  • Pat Pattison. (2010), Writing Better Lyrics, 2nd. Writer's Digest Books, [ISBN: 9781582975771].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, http://patpattison.com.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 6 Elective