MUSI693-25A (C) Approved Start 2025

MMus Composition

120 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of approved start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

Production of a significant portfolio of compositions (notated and/or digital and/or performed live) together with supporting documentation

Working with one or more supervisors and mentors, students produce a significant portfolio of creative work aligned with their chosen field of practice (notated composition, electroacoustic music, sound art, songwriting, sound installation, etc.). The number of works can vary according to the mode of creative output but should be equivalent to a significant public output (e.g. a full-length concert program of chamber or mixed works, major public exhibition, album recording, work for symphony orchestra, substantial multichannel sound work, etc.). Portfolios can be in the form of: musical scores (supported by recordings or MIDI realizations where available); Digital audio files; Code or software; a combination of these; or other media appropriate for the type of creative output. For site specific or other non-reproducible works, audio visual recordings accompanied by explanatory text, or other appropriate form of documentation, must be provided. In all cases the portfolio should be accompanied by program / exhibition / liner notes, along with a contextual essay not exceeding 3,000 words. Students are expected to join the weekly Composition Workshop meetings, and take a proactive role in mentoring undergraduate composition students via mentor group activities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Preparation of a substantial portfolio of creative work;
  • Professional skills relevant to the preparation of materials relevant to the student’s chosen area of practice (scores, recordings, exhibition, etc.);
  • Production of supporting text and other material appropriate for public dissemination of the portfolio;
  • Mentoring skills.

      • University Graduate Attributes

      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.

      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.

Prerequisites

MUSI471, or
subject to approval of Head of School

Course Coordinator

Reuben de Lautour

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Portfolio 100%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $8,845.00

* 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 .

All MUSI693 Occurrences

  • MUSI693-25A (C) Approved Start 2025
  • MUSI693-25A (D) Approved Start 2025 (Distance)
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