Composition 1A

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MUSI 1001
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Course ID
204270
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course develops skills in the fundamentals of composition and expands knowledge of styles, structures, notation and score presentation. Composition seminar has a focus on technical studies in compositional methods and analysis.

Course learning outcomes

  • A broad knowledge and appreciation of musical repertoire and an understanding of the essential stylistic features of a diverse range of musical genres focussing on the contemporary classical tradition
  • Insight into contemporary aesthetic issues and an appreciation of the relationship of music to other artforms
  • Skills in creating original musical works demonstrating command of both traditional compositional craft and contemporary musical techniques and approaches
  • A high level of competence in the practical aspects of composition: notation; score presentation; use of instrumental and vocal resources; orchestration and music technology
  • Ability to communicate musical intentions clearly and effectively to performers
  • Capacity to imaginatively develop musical materials through a comprehensive study of the principles of musical structure, melodic writing, harmonic and rhythmic invention, counterpoint, instrumental colour and texture
  • The composer's ability to project individual aesthetic ideas through their compositions
  • Awareness of the professional practices of a career in composition

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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