Composition, Arranging, and Sound Design 6 builds on the theory and aural skills developed in the prerequisite courses Music Theory and Aural Skills 1-4 to develop basic compositional skills using large ensembles (e.g. symphony orchestra, big band, wind ensemble, etc.). Students will develop a portfolio of compositions that will include a Commission Project for one of the School’s ensembles in addition to works in one or more genres of the student’s choice (for example, electronic or film music). Teaching and learning activities will include a weekly composers’ seminar in which composition students from all levels will discuss current work and wider compositional issues, and an orchestration seminar.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a solid compositional proficiency in one or more styles (classical, jazz, contemporary), or a high level of knowledge of improvisation techniques across a variety of harmonic and rhythmic settings and forms.
2. Critically consider relevant compositional issues in highly developed aesthetic and technical terms, or apply highly developed improvisational techniques to a chosen instrument.
3. Present works professionally using appropriate instrumentation and orchestration techniques, and produce work according to deadlines that demonstrates an awareness of professional industry standards.
4. Make and justify the creative decisions made in the course of compositional, arrangement and/or improvisational activities.
Indicative Assessment
A portfolio of original work (80%) [learning outcomes 1-3]A written exegesis (c. 1000 words) describing the rationale for the creative decisions made (20%) [learning outcomes 3-4]
During Semester 1, 2014, the ANU will be piloting the use of the text matching software 'Turnitin'. Several courses have been selected to pilot Turnitin during the Semester 1 teaching period. The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin will not be mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
A combination of 2 hours of seminars/workshops, and 1 hour of specialised tutorials, plus seven hours of independent study per week (total of 130 hours over the semester).Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $2520 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3876 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8717 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |
