Creative and Critical Practice 1 - MUS00102M
Module summary
Developing your compositional practice through creative work and critical reflection.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
| B | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
The focus of the ‘Creative and Critical Practice’ modules is your individual compositional work. With the support of your supervisor you will set your own artistic goals and create a portfolio of music to achieve these. Regardless of the creative direction you choose, you will develop skills of critical reflection, articulating your compositional approach within the context of wider contemporary practice. To cultivate these skills you will actively engage with other compositional practices – of peers and also professionals – through listening and discussion and workshops via the weekly Contemporary Music Research Group seminars and fortnightly ‘Composers’ Club’ seminars.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module you should be able to:
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Display a developing independent artistic voice through the creation of one or more compositions.
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Where appropriate, produce notated materials to a professional standard.
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Articulate the relationship between their personal artistic practice and relevant approaches within contemporary music.
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Engage actively and constructively with peers and professionals in the discussion of contemporary music in workshop and seminar situations.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Portfolio of compositions of total duration 7-12 minutes (90%)
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Critical commentary of c.1500 words contextualising the aesthetic and technical approach taken (10%)
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback inline with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Reading and listening suggestions will be made by your supervisor, tailored to your own interests and needs.