Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Orchestration for Screen | ||
Code | MUSI561 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr AJ Simmons Music Andrew.Simmons2@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• To develop the techniques and strategies required to orchestrate screen music idiomatically |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate clarity and competency in notating original orchestrations. |
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(LO2) Demonstrate critical skills in analysing orchestration strategies found in existing screen music. |
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(LO3) Engage with the creative aspects of orchestrating music by strategically manipulating and transforming melodic, harmonic, and textural materials. |
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(LO4) Demonstrate mastery of idiomatic writing for instruments individually and in combination. |
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(S1) Analytical skills. |
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(S2) Creativity. |
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(S3) Music notation skills. |
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(S4) Stylistic awareness. |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered in this module may include: Resources will be made available to students through Canvas, UoL’s Learning Management System. Students will be expected to source supplementary resources to develop their skills outside of contact hours. Students will be expected to produce practical work outside of the scheduled teaching hours. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures will be held in the computer labs. Concepts and orchestration strategies will be introduced with time allocated for hands-on practice. Workshops will be supervised practice time in the computer labs where staff help, and feedback will be available for the weekly exercises. There will also be time devoted to class presentation, discussion, and peer feedback of student work in progress. Note: this is a four-week long module and contact hours reflect this format. The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
8 |
4 |
12 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 138 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Orchestration There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. | 0 | 100 | ||||
Project proposal. Meeting to discuss Orchestration project. | 0 | 0 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |