MOS2001 - The Working Songwriter 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MOS2001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Working Songwriter | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Andrew Gwilliam, | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100695 - music composition | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
Build upon the skills and knowledge developed in Fundamentals of Songwriting.
To enable learners to choose and demonstrate a variety of songwriting techniques, applicable to their own work.
To support learners and create a higher level of core skills in relation to compositional styles and techniques.
To prepare learners to write and produce an interactive discussion.
Content Summary
In this module the learner will apply their knowledge and approaches to new levels by studying more outlying/progressive examples of songwriting in order to understand how they work and what made them successful. Learners will develop and demonstrate contemporary songwriting techniques as a means of creative expression. Learners will Investigate key concepts in songwriting such as formal, harmonic, rhythmic and lyrical aspects.This module will build on the knowledge from the ‘Fundamentals of Songwriting’ module in the previous academic year.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 8 |
| Independent Study | 68 |
| Directed Study | 82 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To produce an original song with a clear aesthetic and lyrical theme within strict stylistic boundaries |
| LO2 | To breakdown and analyse features of songwriting to present to an audience. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 2 | To produce a Podcast discussing techniques and inspiration with a songwriter or Discussing and performing an original composition in a songwriters round | 0 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | To compose an original song from a given brief. | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |