Honours Composition 2

Subject MUSI40068 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 8 one-hour individual lessons per semester; 1 two-hour composition seminar or group lesson per week.
Total Time Commitment:

180 hours.
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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.

Coordinator

Prof Stuart Greenbaum

Contact

Coordinator: s.greenbaum@unimelb.edu.au

Contact Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and MCM Student Centre
E: mcm-ugrad@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.
Learning Outcomes:

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.
Assessment:

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.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition

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