Honours Composition 1

Subject MUSI40067 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 32 hours, comprising eight 1-hour individual lessons per semester and one 2-hour composition seminar or group lesson per week.
Total Time Commitment:

180 hours
Prerequisites:

Normally H2A in Composition 4, or equivalent by permission of the coordinator.
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

s.greenbaum@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject is 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 an orchestral project, covering areas of compositional philosophy, technique, directed listening and score reading. There will be an end-of-semester test covering set listening and 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 orchestral composition techniques
  • extended their knowledge and awareness of the contemporary orchestral repertoire.
Assessment:
  • A 15-minute folio, including an orchestral composition written under supervision across the semester, to be submitted during the examination period (90%)
  • 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 Specialisation (BH-MUS)

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