MUS 111 : Composition 2
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
- Investigate and develop innovative approaches to compositional rudiments
- Introduce extended technical practices for sonic exploration
- Interrogate artistic invention objectively (in the music of others) and subjectively (in one’s own music)
- Establish a language for effective communication of compositional and analytical concepts
- Support the student to work with a high degree of self-directed learning and practice, and prepare a strong foundation for more independent graduate work
- Work on the acquisition of skills required to be a professional composer with emphasis and awareness of global and local contemporary trends
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Learning Outcomes
- Develop and demonstrate skills necessary to compose short works, accessing compositional methods that extend musical idioms. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
- Develop a knowledge of sonic possibilities in instrumental, vocal and electronic idioms (Capability 1 and 2)
- Proactively contribute through verbal and written critical engagement with varied repertoire examples in and beyond Composition Workshops, lectures and tutorials (Capability 2 and 4)
- Demonstrate familiarity with 20th and 21st Century repertoire aligned to and in contrast with their own creative work, and the ability to discuss and review, in written format, concerts and workshops that include synchronic repertoire. (Capability 2)
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 |
| Accompanying written work | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
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Teaching & Learning Methods
- Including twice weekly exploration and analysis of repertoire works that align or contrast with projects undertaken during semester, critical thinking and applied research practices, guided exemplars in Computer Music lab setting
- Group discussion
- Present research findings, to question and feedback to lecturer and group, present and discuss formative assignments in class
- Literacy
- Written components on students research/creative work
Tutorials - Small group work and technical and conceptual feedback prior to project submission
- Consultation in office time for individual or small group of students to seek additional or private counsel on projects
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 40 hours of lectures, 4 hours of tutorial, 12 workshops, and 76 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation, plus 18 hours of general reading, listening and concert and rehearsal attendance at School of Music and other events with a contemporary music focus as advertised during the semester.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to support key components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings where university camera-equipped rooms are used, or otherwise to the best of a teachers' ability to provide 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
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.
Other Information
Attendance: Due to the technical and 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 throughout the semester.
Digital 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.
Please check Canvas regularly for updates and announcements
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 against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
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.
In the event of 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. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
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 you may be asked to submit your 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. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.