Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9020
Title: Composition Portfolio 3
Long Title: Composition Portfolio 3 (PG)
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 25
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module allows the learner to develop their compositional skills in an area of specific individual interest.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate the capacity to respond to a schedule of compositional work in a professional way
LO2 Show an in-depth understanding of techniques from other compositional fields which inform and enhance work
LO3 Express a confident, mature and individual artistic personality
LO4 Collaborate as a peer to achieve a high level of interactive creative expression with composition as a key partner
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).
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.
Submission of a proposal outlining a description of project or collaboration and plan of work
 
Indicative Content
Collaboration
The learner is offered the opportunity to pursue a relationship with dance, electronic media, visual media, acoustic musicians, theatre and film such that an original composition is intrinsic to the collaboration.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation of a score or appropriate musical plan, including recording, and detailed interface with collaborative artists
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Individual and class-based practical instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Score study and independent research Every Week 34.00 34
Total Hours 35.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 35.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Pierre Boulez; foreword by Robert Wangermée. (1985), Conversations with Célestin Deliège, Da Capo Press, London, [ISBN: 0903873222].
  • Reginald Smith Brindle. (1987), The new music, [ISBN: 0193154684].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ed. by Evangelos Chrysagis and Panas Karampampas. (2017), Collaborative Intimacies in Music and Dance, 1 Edition. Berghahn Books, [ISBN: 978-178533453].
  • Richard Davis. (2010), Complete Guide to Film Scoring: The Art and Business of Writing Music for Movies and TV, Second. Berklee Press, [ISBN: 0876391099].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • scores as recommended by the lecturer.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 4 Group Elective 2