ATS1046 - Composition 1 - 2017

The unit draws together students from various levels of musical experience at pre-tertiary level and consolidates fundamental skills in composition. Students develop technical skills by writing short musical works that demonstrate knowledge of acoustic instruments and composition-related music technology skills. Students also learn how to respond with relevant compositional ideas to a set concept and this enables them to explore other compositional techniques in the next unit in the sequence, ATS1047 Composition 2.

Upon completion of the unit, students are able to:

1. Demonstrate the fundamental conventions of music notation;
2. Demonstrate fundamental compositional techniques required for the writing of short works;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic composition-related music technology skills;
4. Understand the possibilities and limitations of acoustic instruments;
5. Respond with relevant compositional ideas to a set concept.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Associate Professor Thomas Reiner

Music composition

Ethnomusicology and musicology

This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music single or double degree - Music composition or Ethnomusicology and musicology specialisations.

ATS1349