Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | POPULAR MUSIC COMPOSITION 1 | ||
| Code | MUSI210 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr RJA Worth Music Richard.Worth@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To empower all musicians with a broader range and greater depth of understanding and practice in their music creation. To develop self-critiquing skills. To develop theoretical understanding and facility withforms of notation, therefore enhancing communication of ideas and professionalism(employability). To provide some basic skills in orchestration and arranging. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To produce compositions/songs that demonstrate development in the student's practice, |
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(LO2) To demonstrate a greater understanding of theoretical underpinnings of their compositions. |
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(LO3) To be able to effectively communicate ideas to other musicians in a professional setting, including, where necessary, some form of notation. (Use of notation software such as Sibelius) |
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(LO4) To demonstrate the ability to write and arrange for a range of instruments, beyond their own performance instrument. |
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(LO5) To promote familiarity and understanding of broader music repertoires. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual).Presentation Skills |
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(S2) Critical Thinking and problem solving - creative thinking |
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(S3) Time and project management- Personal organisation |
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(S4) IT skills: notation software, recording and editing software. |
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Syllabus |
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Weekly topics covering analysis of popular music examples with practical exercises to implement skills. Topics below to be introduced and revisited: Introduction - student selected works, background skills. Melody/harmony: interaction and generation of material. Melody setting exercises. Recapon diatonic chords; introduction to roman numerals, and rationale. Forms of Notation. Harmony. Rhythm meter and form. Orchestration and arranging. Beyond functional harmony. Style aesthetics and idioms. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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24 |
12 |
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38 | |||
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| Private Study | 112 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Listening test There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 2 to 5 minutes | 10 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Composition/recording There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 3 to 5 minutes | 40 | ||||
| Composition/recording There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) : | 3 minutes to open en | 50 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |