Module Details
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Title Popular Composition 1
Code MUSI107
Coordinator Mr AJ Frizell
Music
afrizell@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

• To gain skills in developing musical forms beyond an original idea.
• To gain historical knowledge to contextualise their ideas.
• To develop self-critical thinking.
• To develop skills in basic transcription to communicate ideas to others.
• To develop aural skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Manipulation and develop of musical and lyrical material from an initial idea

(LO2) Transcribe music into lead sheets

(LO3) Demonstrate creative (aesthetic) engagement with the composition process

(LO4) Critically listen to and analyse music

(LO5) Compose with sensitivity to historical context

(S1) Time and project management - Project planning

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving

(S3) Aural analysis and transcription.

Syllabus
 

• Melody writing. Chord progressions and development. The relationship between lyrical and musical elements. Using the studio as a creative tool.
• Making a record of their composition; 1) Basic lead sheet construction 2) Making an aural recording.
Students may find practical application for areas and concepts encountered in MUSI182 (Pop Theory) and should continue to improve aural skills introduced here in the development of compositional ideas. The module should also introduce ideas to be developed in MUSI210 Pop Comp 2.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: synchronous face to face lecture will introduce key concepts and techniques

Teaching Method 2 – Seminar/Workshop
Description: synchronous face-to-face group session for review of lecture material and sharing/feedback on students’ individual projects.

Teaching Method 3 – Individual tutorials (if requested) to discuss assessment projects.

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

 18

         30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Song composition 1. Portfolio song compositions. Minimum 2 minutes, maximum 3 minutes. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous asses  0    40       
Song composition 2. Portfolio Song Composition. Minimum 2 minutes, maximum 3 minutes. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assess  0    60       

Recommended Texts
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