Module Descriptors
CREATIVE MUSIC DESIGN
XXET50193
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in-course assessment of a music composition of not less than 8 minutes and not more than 10 minutes duration. This will take the form of;
1. Presentation of composition - weighting 25%
Assessing Learning Outcomes; 1 and 2.
2. Effectiveness and originality of composition together with support documentation - weighting 75%
Assessing Learning Outcome; 1.
1. Presentation of composition - weighting 25%
Assessing Learning Outcomes; 1 and 2.
2. Effectiveness and originality of composition together with support documentation - weighting 75%
Assessing Learning Outcome; 1.
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover;
Introduction to advanced rhythmic, harmonic and melodic construction.
Exploration into the use of irregular time signatures and syncopation.
Introduction to jazz, modern and atonal styles.
Analysis of existing orchestration in order to create effective sound atmospheres.
Analysis of existing compositional structures to facilitate more coherent musical development.
Development of skills in the use of certain software packages in order to demonstrate your musical knowledge, originality and creativity.
Introduction to advanced rhythmic, harmonic and melodic construction.
Exploration into the use of irregular time signatures and syncopation.
Introduction to jazz, modern and atonal styles.
Analysis of existing orchestration in order to create effective sound atmospheres.
Analysis of existing compositional structures to facilitate more coherent musical development.
Development of skills in the use of certain software packages in order to demonstrate your musical knowledge, originality and creativity.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
3 hour lab/lecture/week (1:30)3
3 hour lab/lecture/week (1:30)3
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories and studios.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Level 1 CE00138-1 Music and Musical Instrument Technology 1 and
Level 1 CE00139-1 Music and Musical Instrument Technology 2 or equivalent.
(Please contact module tutor for clarification if necessary)
Level 1 CE00139-1 Music and Musical Instrument Technology 2 or equivalent.
(Please contact module tutor for clarification if necessary)
Module Texts
The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part II) by Eric Taylor, ISBN 185472447-9
Orchestratio" by Walter Piston, ISBN 039309740-4
Harmony by Walter Piston, ISBN 039395480-3
Leaving Home by Michael Hall & Simon Rattle, ISBN 057117877-4
Orchestratio" by Walter Piston, ISBN 039309740-4
Harmony by Walter Piston, ISBN 039395480-3
Leaving Home by Michael Hall & Simon Rattle, ISBN 057117877-4