MO1S50 - Inside the Music: Theory, Analysis and Songwriting 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MO1S50 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Inside the Music: Theory, Analysis and Songwriting | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Alun Tomos | ||
| Module Team: | Matthew Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101450 - applied music and musicianship | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will allow students to acquire a body of subject-specific knowledge about music creation and a portfolio of key skills in relation to interpretation, with the following aims:
To develop skills in the use of performance to interpret original songs.
To create a portfolio of recordings of original works, through a process of collaborative and solo techniques.
To examine and evaluate through discussion a range of compositional and/or songwriting methods and techniques.
Content Summary
Students will work in guided practical workshops in order to:
Use and comprehend a range of music creation techniques.
Understand how to develop a diverse set of original lyric resources and harmonic constructions.
Be introduced to the creative process of music creation and songwriting.
Examine their music creation practice.
Recognise and explain various kinds of musical devices: imagery and metaphor, harmonic complexity, melodic and rhythmic features.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Discuss the principles and professional practices of popular music creation, while identifying techniques germane to the art and craft of the form and interpret these ideas through to presentation and production. |
| LO2 | Interpret musical stylistic conventions to produce a portfolio of work in an appropriate format, recognising expectations pertinent to industry requirements and utilising suitable technologies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | A submission of 2 original compositions | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Oral presentation of a musical work and analysis | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |