Honours Composition 2

This subject is not offered in 2013.

180 hours.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

This subject is further directed towards continuing composition majors with demonstrated experience and capabilities commensurate with an honours standard. Students create a folio of original music across the semester (scores and recordings) including composition projects, covering areas of compositional philosophy, technique, directed listening and score reading.

On completion of this subject students should have:

• developed their own individual working methods and habits, style, language and goals
• been introduced to advanced techniques and equipment as required for composition projects
• further extended their knowledge and awareness of the contemporary orchestral repertoire.

A 25-minute folio of compositions written under supervision across the semester to be submitted during the examination period (70%); A 20-minute concert presentation towards the end of semester of the student’s work (20%); participation in seminars, workshops, tutorials and concerts (10%). All work should be submitted according to the ‘Composition Presentation Guidelines.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have strongly developed:

• the ability to think laterally in relation to concepts and problem-solving
• the ability to communicate in an abstract medium
• the ability to take initial creative ideas through to completion, including publication, public presentation and promotion.