MUSC8072 - Arranging 1

Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8072
Title: Arranging 1
Long Title: Arranging 1
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: An introduction to key concepts and skill sets required for arranging in the popular music industry. This module specifically looks at arranging for small ensemble.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Utilise correct notation conventions and ranges for instruments commonly found in popular music
LO2 Identify the extended techniques used by instruments commonly found in popular music
LO3 Transcribe and analyze a short passage of approved popular music featuring rhythm section and horn/string section
LO4 Arrange a short passage of approved music featuring rhythm section with horn and/or string section
LO5 Critically assess and integrate relevant stylistic concepts
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Transcription
Transcription and analysis of an approved recording
Orchestration
An examination of the ranges and techniques commonly used in popular music and how to apply them in a practical context
Arranging
Making a personal setting of a popular music work for live performance and recording.
Continuous assessment
Weekly assessment of input to classes, tutorials and practical sessions; homework and attendance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Popular Music Arranging Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Notated arrangement
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
Lecture Contact Arranging Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.50 5.5
Directed Learning Non Contact small group skills development Every Week 0.50 0.5
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
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daryl Runswick. (1992), Rock, Jazz & Pop Arranging, 1st. 15, Faber & Faber, London, p.220, [ISBN: 0-571-51108-2].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • (1988), David Baker's Arranging & composing, Alfred Pub. Co., Van Nuys, CA, [ISBN: 0882844695].
  • Ted Pease and Ken Pullig. (2001), Modern Jazz Voicings, Berklee Press, [ISBN: 0634014439].
  • Becker & Fagen. (2008), Best of Steely Dan (transcribed scores), 2nd. Hal Leonard, New York, p.123, [ISBN: 978-079352531].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 5 Elective