MUS 110 : Composition 1
Creative Arts and Industries
2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Develop skills in creative composition for several small instrumental and/or vocal configurations. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 and 6.1)
- Demonstrate competency in notation (including computer technology), suitable for the project material. (Capability 5.1, 6.1 and 8.1)
- Develop the confidence to organise performances of their compositions in an informal class situation and take part in small performance/improvisation-based tasks in class time. (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 6.1, 7.1 and 8.2)
- Contribute to critical discussion of varied relevant repertoire examples and comment in written form on Composition Workshops and other contemporary music events. (Capability 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments: Module 1 - pre-task | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments: Module 1 | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments: Module 2 | 45% | Individual Coursework |
| Reports: Written work | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
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Assignments are to be submitted, according to submission type specified on CANVAS, by the due date. In the event of illness or other circumstances that prevent completing an assignment, please contact the course coordinator with evidence as appropriate before the due date. Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalised 10% for each day or part thereof. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students.
Teaching & Learning Methods
- instrumental/vocal methodology and notation
- sound-based music composition practices and exercises in computer-aided composition
- listening and discussion
- group exercises and activities
- performance and discussion of student compositions
- demonstration of instruments and extended performance techniques
- presentations from visiting composers and performers
- Group tutorials are held at several points throughout the semester, to provide assistance with assignment tasks.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 24 hours of lectures, 18 hours of workshops, 6 x 1-hour group tutorials, 32 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 70 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
A typical week also requires approx. 2-3 hours of reading of course materials and completing given tasks, and 4-6 hours on self-directed research and completing assignments.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to support key components of the course.
Lectures will only be available as recordings where university camera-equipped rooms are used. Other learning activities including tutorials and office hours will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including tutorials.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
This year's course will address feedback, by changing the teaching space assigned to lectures.
Other Information
Attendance: Due to the creative nature of the course and the importance of listening and discussing in a group setting, it is not possible to understand and engage with the coursework requirements without regular attendance. It is expected that students will attend all lectures, tutorials and workshops. Attendance register will be kept.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.