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MUSA214 teaches foundational techniques in popular song writing. Topics include creating memorable melodies, effective harmonisation and the use of common chord progressions, creating and developing compelling lyric concepts, and managing sectional forms. Students hone their writing skills while preparing a portfolio of songs. Students will also gain experience mentoring song writers enrolled in MUSA114.
MUSA214 teaches foundational techniques in popular song writing. Topics include creatingmemorable melodies, effective harmonisation and use of common chord progressions, creating anddeveloping compelling lyric concepts, and managing sectional forms. Students hone their writingskills while preparing a portfolio of songs. Students will also gain experience mentoring song writersenrolled in MUSA114.
Hua Ako | Course Learning OutcomesDemonstrated skill in melody and lyric writing;Able to prepare professional quality chord charts and lead sheets;Able to create effective harmonic progressions;Experience mentoring 100-level song writing students.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.
One of MUSA110, MUSA112, MUSA115, orMUSA213.
MUSA114, MUSA220
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Mahi ā-Ākonga | Workload Student workload (150 hours) will be allocated to: • 24 hours attending lectures • 18 hours attending composition workshops • 82 hours composing songs, realising assessment content and mentoring others • 26 hours self-directed study
Claire Benedict
Lauren Barus and Naomi van den Broek
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 .