Undergraduate - UnitATS4839 - Special project: Composition and music technology part 2

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2013 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Thomas Reiner

Notes

Previously coded MUS4760(B)

Synopsis

Preparation of a folio of two music compositions for varied musical forces and the presentation of a concert performance of at least one work. Studies include critical theory, musical applications of computers, studio technology, and traditional score notation.

Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to apply themselves to extensive creative projects in music composition that involve; the research and synthesis of compositional techniques, the planning and implementation of creative strategies and the development of particular skills and learning as negotiated with the unit leader.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (notated work): 40%
Assignment 2 (notated work): 40%
Assignment 3 (critical commentary, 1800 words): 20%
Concert performance (hurdle)

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Thomas Reiner

Contact hours

2-hours composition workshop per week
1-hour one-on-one supervision per fortnight
1-hour of library study per week

Prerequisites

ATS4838 and one of APG4789 or ATS4833