Unit of study_

CMPN3621: Advanced Composition Techniques

2026 unit information

Students in this unit will learn advanced composition techniques from members of the composition and music technology discipline area of the SCM. They will study music by the presenting staff and music by other composers that also use the techniques being presented. Students will then write their own music using these techniques, putting what they have learned into practice and getting feedback on their work both from composition and music technology academics, and their peers.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Composition and Music Technology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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CMPN2604
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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Semester 2 2026
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