Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9025
Title: Commercial Composition 2
Long Title: Commercial Composition 2
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module centres on a portfolio of new musical work in a variety of genres. The candidate will develop a deep learning approach to articulating their creative impulses and vision.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan and execute a professional schedule of work to realise an artistic or commercial brief
LO2 Employ a variety of compositional and arranging techniques in the realisation of an artistic concept
LO3 Show an atavistic knowledge of repertoire as the basis for innovative musical setting
LO4 Develop an industry standard audio realisation and score of creative work
LO5 Produce and direct a high-quality performance of the new material
LO6 Document their creative process and practice in a critical commentary
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).
15583 MUSC9024 Commercial Composition 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.
15244 MUSC9013 Composition Portfolio 1
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.
Candidates must evidence an expert level of attainment in this field if they have not successfully passed Commercial Compositiion 1.
 
Indicative Content
Planning
Outline of creative concepts and scheme of work
Genre
This portfolio should contain a variety of genres, for a range of forces, both instrumental and vocal and should have at least one work for solo with supporting ensemble
Reduction
Solo feature or vocal work should have a functional keyboard reduction or leadsheet for rehearsal purposes
Virtuosity
At least one work should display an advanced requirement for realisable virtuosity, exploiting extended techniques where artistically appropriate
Improvisation
Improvisation, either solo or collective, should be a feature in at least one work. Clearly articulated frameworks and instructions should be notated and appropriate supporting textures created.
Documentation
A written journal, with AV support, should document the process and realisation. The final output should be a high quality recording/video of a performance/workshop in addition to professional scores.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 90
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of new musical work, scores and audio realisation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Critical commentary and account of creative process and practice
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 supervision Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Research, skill development and creative work Every Week 41.00 41
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Reginald Smith Brindle. (1987), Musical Composition, UK. Oxford University Press, p.196, [ISBN: 9780193171074].
  • David Cope. (1997), Techniques of the Contemporary Composer, 1st. Schirmer, p.250, [ISBN: 9780028647378].
  • Vincent Persichetti. (1961), Twentieth-Century Harmony: Creative Aspects and Practice, 4th Revised. W. W. Norton & Company, p.288, [ISBN: 9780393095395].
  • Erik Heine. (2016), James Newton Howard's Signs: A Film Score Guide, Kindle. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
  • Lalo Schrifin. (2011), Music Composition for Film and Television, Illustrated. Berklee Press Publications, p.278, [ISBN: 9780876391226].
  • (2016), Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's The Dark Knight: A Film Score Guide, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, p.234, [ISBN: 9781442266724].
  • Richard Davis. (2010), The Complete Guide To Film Scoring, 1st. Berklee Press, p.384, [ISBN: 9780876391099].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 3 Group Elective 4