Intro

Course Overview

Methodology

Global learning outcomes

· Becoming acquainted with and discussing editorial practices, specifically those related to critical score reading and problem-solving
· Comparing and contrasting various compositional features taking into consideration their cultural relevance and aesthetic approaches
· Carrying out and defending a project related to music composition

Scope and Sequence

Time Thematic Unit Course Contents Language repertoire
Frame

10 Lectures on Critical Edition (critical score reading Intro lecture on editorial practices (Europe, North America, Technical vocabulary on music edition, score studying and editorial
hours + editorial problem-solving) South America) problem-solving
In-Depth micro-lectures (theoretical-practical) Literacy skill development from media related to music edition
(readings, videos, podcasts, etc.)

10 Score editing dissertation lectures Intro lecture on (guest - David Horne TBC)/ New problems Technical vocabulary on score editing dissertation
hours in score notations (graphic, extended techniques, Literacy skill development from media related to music edition
movement, etc) (readings, videos, podcasts, etc.)

In-Depth micro-lectures (theoretical-practical)

10 Lectures on Composition (technical skills, creative Intro lecture on Lectures on Composition (technical skills, Technical vocabulary on composition, technical skills creative intent
hours intent, contemporary cultural relevance and creative intent) and aesthetic approaches
aesthetic approach Literacy skill development from media related to music edition
In-Depth micro-lectures (cultural relevance and aesthetic (readings, videos, podcasts, etc.)
approaches)

10 Lectures on Principles of Interactive Sound & Intro lecture (guest - Delia Stevens TBC)/Music & Machines Technical vocabulary on Interactive Sound & Music
hours Music (sound design, performance and control Literacy skill development from media related to music edition
and sound installation) In-Depth micro-lectures (sound design, performance and (readings, videos, podcasts, etc.)
sound installation)

10 Composition project dissertation lectures I Classroom Project I (composition + text preparation) Language repertoire consolidated during the course
hours

10 Composition project dissertation lectures II Classroom Project II (dissertation) Language repertoire consolidated during the course
hours
Assessment

Coursework - 40% Lecture - 20% Final Project - 40%

Inside and outside tasks A 10-minute lecture on a chosen topic related to the history of music An integrated classroom project connected to one or several
course units