758-238 Composition - Non Specific

This subject deals with the materials and structures crucial to the contemporary composer. They include a comprehensive and practical knowledge of instruments (including voice types) and instrumentation and an awareness of compositional devices which allow the composer to develop ideas beyond the embyonic stage of concepts/ideas. The subject will then embrace a detailed study of relevant works as well as trialing new works in order to ensure that a solid base is achieved so that the creative ideas can be applied practically.

Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

Formal: A notated composition of approx 10 minutes duration which relates to material studied in the subject (50%).