MO1D03 - Creative Music Composition and Production 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MO1D03 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Creative Music Composition and Production | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | David Coker | ||
| Module Team: | Matthew Evans, Lucy Squire, Andy Cooper, Tim Land | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
• To develop an understanding of the recording and mixing techniques used in commercial based technologies.
• To develop further the use of musical technology to capture, create and organise original musical ideas.
• To develop skills and techniques that can be applied to improve the production of music.
• To gain an understanding of the role of the musician a creative recording / music creation potential during recording and mixing sessions.
• To develop a consolidated intellectual aptitude, as well as a broader and deeper understanding of musical composition and arranging.
• To apply theoretical principles and developmental strategies in compositional frameworks.
• To critically analyse and evaluate a range of compositional styles and techniques.
Content Summary
This module offers students the opportunity to develop their creative practice through composition and sequencing skills. The module will introduce students to a range of techniques, styles and structures. Workshops will emphasise the significance of communicating musical ideas in keeping with current industry trends and practices.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 16 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 28 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 28 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Directed Study | 176 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the techniques and apply knowledge and understanding of the techniques and organisational principles involved when utilising music technology, combined with a broad appreciation of the role it plays in functional and creative contexts. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a practical, theoretical and (when appropriate) critical understanding of harmony as it pertains to popular music, displaying the ability to create and organise original material for specified instrumentations with a capacity to utilise concepts learnt in compositional, practical, and academic contexts. |
| LO3 | Compose for a range of instrumentations, including virtual instruments, confronting, assimilating and contextualising unfamiliar sounds, styles and genres. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of Compositions | 0 | N/A | 65 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Creative Designs / Art 1 | Assessment of musical work. | 20 | N/A | 35 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Creative Designs / Art 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |