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MUSA311 presents a range of approaches to working with musical materials across musical genres. Students learn about aspects of computer assisted composition, principles of vocal writing, high level structuring processes, scoring for Taonga Puoro, and explore ways to incorporate these into their own creative practice. Students at 300 level students gain experience in tiered mentoring.
MUSA311 presents a range of approaches to working with musical materials across musical genres. Students learn about aspects of computer assisted composition, principles of vocal writing, high level structuring processes, scoring for various instruments, and explore ways to incorporate these into their own creative practice. Students gain experience of mentoring 200 level composers.
Hua Ako | Course Learning OutcomesGain mentoring experience Demonstrated skill in analysis and manipulation of musical materials across a wide range of musical genres;Understand contemporary approaches to instrumentationAbility to incorporate relevant aspects of computer assisted composition into creative practiceTransferable 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.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
One of MUSA210, MUSA212, MUSA213, MUSA214, MUSA215
MUSA211
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Reuben de Lautour
Domestic fee $1,884.00
International fee $9,325.00
* 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 .