Program Overview

Composing Music Workshop Online

Course Overview

The Composing Music Workshop Online is a 10-credit course at Level 4, taught online. The course offers personal, long-distance tutorial support to new and experienced composers who want to pursue a project of their own.

Course Details

• Duration: Online
• Tutor: Dr. Gareth Churchill
• Course code: MPR25A4549B
• Fee: £469
• Concessionary fee: £422

Course Description

The course is primarily aimed at students writing in a contemporary Western art music classical style in an acoustic instrumental and/or vocal idiom. The nature of the study will be tailored to the student's individual requirements. The syllabus content will be specific for each individual student and tailored to their specific needs.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning are undertaken by means of web-delivered teaching materials and e-mail, in which fundamental information about the topic is presented. This approach runs in parallel with long-distance tutorial support and assessment.

Coursework and Assessment

Assessment on this course is achieved through formative feedback on the student's project and through summative assessment, which might be one major work or a portfolio of works. The most important element of assessment is that it should enhance the student's learning.

Reading Suggestions

The tutor will recommend reading material, musical scores, and recordings as appropriate to the individual student.

Library and Computing Facilities

As a student on this course, you are entitled to join and use the University's library and computing facilities.

Accessibility

The University aims to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long-term medical condition, disability, or specific learning difficulty.

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