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Unit of study_
CMPN1331: Composition for Creative Industries 1
2025 unit information
The rationale behind this unit of study is to explore fundamental concepts of music as related to build upon Composition for Creative Industries 1 where fundamental concepts of music are explored via the medium of a portfolio of compositions. Musical compositions may be completed via various means: musical notation, improvisation, recorded audio and their combinations. It also allows for students to curate an individual creative project and be supported via a scaffolded process. This unit is the first pathway for students interested in exploring such issues in the Creative Music program as part of the Bachelor of Music.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Composition and Music Technology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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Students are required to use a professional music notation package and a Digital Audio Workstation software package |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. classify, compare and apply pitch within compositional structures
- LO2. analyse, notate and combine rhythms and cyclical ostinato patterns
- LO3. identify and experiment with elements of instrumental writing
- LO4. demonstrate understanding of music notation conventions
- LO5. create and arrange short pieces with musical notation and digital audio workstations
- LO6. examine relationships between compositional conventions and dramatic contexts
- LO7. appraise and critique compositional elements through peer learning and self-reflection
- LO8. experiment with and utilise specialised software associated with composition for creative industries
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Additional advice
Students are required to use a professional music notation package and a Digtial Audio Workstation software package.
