740-377 Music Techniques 3-2

740-385 Music Techniques 3-1 or permission of coordinator.

A continuation of the techniques introduced in 740-385 Music Techniques 3-1.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principal 20th-century compositional techniques; understand and articulate the historical context in which they emerged; compose short pieces using these techniques; appreciate the skills and problems of the compositional process; demonstrate an extended knowledge of 20th-century techniques, which may include late romantic harmony, serialism, experimentalism, minimalism, jazz/pop/music theatre, electronic music and new romanticism.

Regular practical and written assignments and tests (90%); attendance and participation (10%).