MUSIC115-23B (HAM)

Composition 1

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts Office
Music

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Michael Williams

Michael Williams
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michael.williams@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper is designed to develop your technical skills in composition and extend your artistic sense of creating, manipulating and analysing music.

The development of creative and technical musical skills based on historical as well as contemporary art music and popular idioms: melody writing; thematic development; harmonic understanding; contemporary musical languages.

It is understood that students come from a variety of musical backgrounds and this paper aims to cater for those with notation/ conventional traditions and those who are are from more familiar with aural and digital technology traditions. However, it is important that those with non notation backgrounds aim to add this to their skill set and those who work only in notation based environments aim to add composition through digital technology to their skill set.

Students will be expected to contribute to improvisation sessions on a variety of instruments, both acoustic and electronic.


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How this paper will be taught

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This paper will be taught as two x 2 hour lectures/ week.
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Required Readings

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E Home Recording Studio:

https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/home-recording-studio-essentials/

Other notes will be made available on Moodle

Required Software

Pro-Tools. You can download Pro-Tools through the Avid Website. https://www.avid.com/ You can either pay a monthly subscription, or use the free version "Pro-Tools Intro" https://www.avid.com/pro-tools/whats-included-with-pro-tools-intro

Da Vinci Resolve. This is a free video editing software program and can be downloaded from this address: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/nz/products/davinciresolve/ (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find the free download)

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Composition studies/ Analysis This involves the study of composition techniques based on historical as well as contemporary art music idioms. This includes considering the organisation of musical ideas; melody writing; the art song; thematic developmen
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  • Creating your own music You will be required to write a number of short composition pieces as well as two major composition assignments. The styles and techniques will be based on material covered during lectures. Students are also expected to particip
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  • Music and Technology Students will be trained in the operation of DAWs (digital audio workstations) and will learn basic recording, editing and experimental techniques.
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  • Music and Technology Students will be trained in the operation of DAWs (digital audio workstations) and will learn basic recording, editing and experimental techniques.
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quiz 1 Based on Lesson 2
19 Jul 2023
12:00 AM
10
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2. Quiz 2. Harmony - based on Lesson 3
26 Jul 2023
No set time
10
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Quiz 3. Solo instrument Writing and quiz - based on Lesson 1.
2 Aug 2023
No set time
10
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4. Quiz 4. Counterpoint - based on Lesson 5
9 Aug 2023
No set time
10
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5. Major Composition Assignment
16 Aug 2023
No set time
20
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Technology (composition)
20 Sep 2023
10:59 PM
20
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Major Composition Assignment 2
11 Oct 2023
No set time
20
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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