Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9026
Title: Commercial Composition 3
Long Title: Commercial Composition 3
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 25
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module allows a candidate to present a large-scale body of work. A multi-movement piece, thematic collection, song-cycle, or similar conceptual piece.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Realise a substantial artistic musical concept
LO2 Architect a coherent musical structure of at least 30 minutes, displaying an innovative and industry-facing approach
LO3 Bring together creative, performing, and production skills to output material that will enhance the chosen canon.
LO4 Operate confidently in the commercial environment, understanding and responding to specific briefs
LO5 Present their work professionally and speak to it in terms of artistic concept, cost-benefit analysis, and potential
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
15584 MUSC9025 Commercial Composition 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.
Candidates for this module, if they have not successfully passed Commercial Composition 1 & 2, must evidence an appropriate expert level of attainment in the field.
 
Indicative Content
Concept
Articulating a sophisticated artistic concept and rationale for the work
Planning
Developing a scheme of work and a schedule for its realisation
Workshop
Collaborating with performers to workshop concepts and excepts of work, allowing it to evolve and become polished
Production
Putting together a team to realise the concept, organising all required logistics
Audiovisual
Arranging high-quality documentation of the work and the process, for assessment and promotion.
Score
Producing professional, industry standard scores of all work, suitable for print and electronic distribution.
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
Assessment Description
Portfolio of creative work representing at least 30 minutes of performance. professional scores must be accompanied by a high quality audio/video realisation.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Critical account and appraisal of the process and production practice involved in the semester's work
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 35.00 35
Total Hours 36.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 36.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Paul Gilreath. (2010), The Guide to MIDI Orchestration 4e, 1. Routledge, p.250, [ISBN: 978-024081413].
  • (2020), The Art of Digital Orchestration, Focal Press, p.280, [ISBN: 978-036736274].
  • Elaine Gould. (2011), Behind Bars: the Definitive Guide to Music Notation, Faber, p.704, [ISBN: 978-057151456].
  • Jonathan Feis. (2017), Berklee Contemporary Music Notation, Berklee Press Publications, p.202, [ISBN: 978-087639178].
  • Mimi Rabson. (2018), Mimi Rabson: Arranging For Strings, Hal Leonard, p.128, [ISBN: 978-087639186].
  • Jerry Gates. (2015), Arranging for Horns, Berklee Press Publication, p.104, [ISBN: 978-087639145].
  • Noah Kellman. (2020), The Game Music Handbook: A Practical Guide to Crafting an Unforgettable Musical Soundscape, 1. OUP USA, p.312, [ISBN: 978-019093869].
  • Paul Laird. (2021), West Side Story, Gypsy, and the Art of Broadway Orchestration, Routledge, p.248, [ISBN: 978-036708615].
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_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 4 Group Elective 6