This module builds on the skills acquired in Composition Portfolio 1 by further exploring 20th/21st-century composition techniques, examining post-modernism, spectral composition and other present-day trends, and continues to develop skill in the disciplines of creative composition and self-expression. The student completes a substantial portfolio of compositions (including one orchestral or large-ensemble work), over the course of which they are supported in the emergence of an original compositional voice, through composing for various media. Compared to Composition Portfolio 1 there is more emphasis on writing for large ensemble, with a focus on contemporary orchestration and extended instrumental and vocal techniques.
Core: Stage 4 Composition
Option: No
Free composition
20th and 21st century styles and techniques
The discipline of developing an original creative voice
Contemporary instrumentation and orchestration
The module is taught through weekly individual one-hour tutorials. This is complemented by a series of eight two-hour composition seminars by visiting lecturers, which will equip the student with a thorough knowledge of contemporary trends and compositional techniques.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 15 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 85 |