MUM4760

Special Project: Composition and Music Technology (24 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Peter McIlwain

Offered:
Clayton Full year 2003 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2003 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Preparation of a folio of three original compositions for varied musical forces and the presentation of a concert performance of at least one work. Studies include musical applications of computers, studio technology, and concepts underlying contemporary techniques of the capture and modification of audio signals and musical representations, such as score notation.

Assessment: Composition (between 10 to 15 minutes of original music): 60% + Concert performance: 10% + Critical commentary (5000 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 1 hour lecture per week (plus small group supervision)