Composition 2

The following table shows how to translate grades to numerical scores: A+ 85-100 B- 60-64 A 80-84 C+ 55-59 A- 75-79 C 50-54 B+ 70-74 D 35-49 B 65-69 E 0-34 The grade C- is used as a non-continuing pass. It entitles a student to pass the course but it does not provide entry to those advancing courses which require the original course as a prerequisite.

Grade Descriptors  :  Factors taken into account:   i) Setting and achievement of objectives;   ii) Levels of competence and achievement in all areas (such as instrumentation rhythmic invention, musical language for composition, knowledge and use of computer software for Sonic Art);   iii) Development of work practice;   iv) Commitment to work and rate of work;   v) Current issues, theory and practices as evident in the work (listening to, and reading about new music);   vi) Levels of innovation;   vii) Levels of initiative;   viii) Critical skills as evident in the development of the work;   ix) Meeting course requirements

All items of assessment must be submitted by the due date and time. In the case of illness or critical circumstance which might make it impossible for an item to be submitted in time, contact must be made with the Course Coordinator before the due date and application made for an extension of time. The application must explain the circumstances of the delay, and any extension will be at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

All essay and assignment material must be firmly secured (stapled, or bound in a folder), and contain on the front page or cover the following information: Student name, Course number, Lecturer. Unless the class is instructed to the contrary, the assignment should be posted in the appropriate box at the School of Music counter by the due date.