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Composition 4
Teaching of the CourseSelf-reliance, motivation and initiative are emphasised at every stage in the creative process. The work that is intended to be undertaken during the course of the year should be discussed with, and agreed upon by the student's supervisor of studies at the beginning of the year.
The outcome of this course is to have developed and refined the necessary technical and creative skills to create successful musical compositions and/or sonic works of art.
(1) MUSI327; (2) Subject to approval of the Programme Coordinator
MUSI409, MUSI420
Composers' Workshop Monday 1-2 pm.Tutorials at a time to suit both student and teacher.
Christopher Cree Brown
Assessment is based on how well the aims of the course have been fulfilled.The folio should consist of original and completed works. Scores should be properly bound and presented in permanent form. Correctly documented audio-recordings, photographs and/or videotape of the principal works should be included. Additional notes or short commentaries may be included.Students are expected to participate in all composition workshops (Monday 1-2pm), and to have their works performed there. An 80% attendance in composer workshops is required to pass the course.Students are also expected to have at least one public performance of a current work this year.Students are expected to attend relevant or recommended lunchtime recitals, concerts and lectures by visiting composers even if they occuir outside the composition workshop times.
Library portalThere are no LEARN links in this course.
Consult Dr Chris Cree Brown or Mrs Elaine Dobson
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 Candidates will demonstrate all or most of the following attributes:A+ Exceptional High level of ability to set demanding and achievable objectives, exceptionally high level of competence and achievements in all areas, high level of commitment to work, a broad and in-depth knowledge of current issues, theory and practices of contemporary composition, high level of innovation and initiative with high success rate, high level critical skills.A Outstanding High level of ability to set demanding and achievable objectives, high levels of competence and achievement in all areas, high level of commitment to work, systematically explores current issues, theory and practices of contemporary composition, innovates and shows initiative with good success rate, high level of critical skills.A- Excellent Ability to set demanding and achievable objectives, good levels of competence and achievement in all areas - high levels in some areas, good level of commitment to work, preparedness to explore current issues, theory and practices of contemporary composition, prepared to innovate and show initiative, is generally successful, good critical skillsB+ Very Good Ability to set clear and achievable objectives, good levels of competence and achievement in most areas, good work rate, has explored some current issues, theory and practices of contemporary composition, innovates and shows initiative occasionally, with average success, work meets more than course requirements, acceptable critical skillsB Good Ability to set clear and achievable objectives, general competence, achievements in a number of areas, reasonable work rate, has explored some issues, theory and practices of contemporary composition, innovates and shows initiative occasionally, with average success, work meets more than course requirements, acceptable critical skillsB - Average Ability to set clear objectives, general competence, achievements in a limited number of areas, acceptable work rate, work meets course requirements, seldom innovates or show initiative, average critical skillsC+ Acceptable Ability to set reasonable objectives, general competence, achievements outweigh deficiencies, work more than meets basic requirements, acceptable work rate, rarely innovates or shows initiative, average critical skillsC Barely Acceptable Ability to work out objectives, average competence, acceptable achievements, meets basic course requirements of the course, achievements just outweigh deficiencies, barely acceptable work rate, lacks innovation and initiative, acceptable critical skillsC - Marginal Limited ability to set objectives, some success in a few areas and met basic course requirements, but unlikely to succeed at a higher level.D Unsatisfactory Failed to meet basic requirements, deficiencies significantly outweigh accomplishments.E Poor Failed to meet basic requirements of the courseThe following shows how to translate grades to numerical scores:A+ 90–100; A 85–89; A- 80–84; B+ 75–79; B 70–74; B- 65–69; C+ 60–64; C 55–59; C- 50–54; D 40–49; E 0–39In a course at 100- or 200-level examiners may grant restricted credit (R) which will be equivalent to a pass for all purposes except as a prerequisite.
Domestic fee $3,390.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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.
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