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A survey of techniques and trends in post-tonal music, with an emphasis on present-day repertoire. The course aims to give a global perspective on the plurality of evolving cultures of contemporary art music that exist today. From this perspective the student can take their first steps, or further steps, towards identifying their own unique voice and finding their place in the world of contemporary music. Advanced concepts in musical materials, transformation, development, handling of form, and instrumental performance techniques, are also taught.
MUSA112 provides a global perspective on the plurality of evolving cultures of contemporary art music that exist today. From this perspective you can take your first steps, or further steps, towards identifying your own unique voice and finding your place in the world of contemporary music. Advanced concepts in musical materials, transformation, development, handling of form, and instrumental performance techniques, are also taught. You will compose at least two new works of music during the semester, which you will share with the class during weekly workshops.
Hua Ako | Course Learning OutcomesSkills in focused listening and score study;Understanding of the concept of the extended instrument and its practical applications;Understanding of interaction and function of musical parameters in post-tonal and contemporary music;Understanding the concept of musical “voice” in the context of current global trends and practices. Transferable SkillsThe ability to work in a disciplined and persistent way on an individual project; Peer review skills; The ability to criticise one’s own work.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
MUSA100
MUSA212
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Student workload (150 hours) will be allocated to:• 24 hours attending lectures• 18 hours attending composition workshops• 12 hours attending tutorials• 20 hours completing analytical exercises• 6 hours completing workshop diary• 70 hours composing and realising portfolio content
Reuben de Lautour
Claire Benedict and Hamish Oliver
Domestic fee $942.00
International fee $4,663.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .