Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - CA 245 D100

Music Composition I (3)

Class Number: 12806

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 146.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Composition for small instrumental groups, electroacoustic resources or combinations of instruments and electronics. Students are also encouraged to do work involving collaboration with dance, film, theatre and visual art. In addition to individual composition lessons, students will be required to attend a composition seminar where the practice of composition will be discussed. Seminar topics will include orchestration, world repertoire, and issues of music technology. Students with credit for FPA 245 may not take this course for further credit.

Grading

  • Participation 40%
  • Final Composition 60%

NOTES:

Participation:
- Bring new material to share with your section every week
- Attend 3 events from the given list (or propose an alternate for credit approval) that you will discuss with your tutorial
- Engage actively with others’ work and process in weekly discussions and presentations
- Submit scores and parts on time and in good condition
- Prepare for rehearsals and final concert

Final Composition:

- Growth over the course of the term
- Originality / creativity
- Dimensionality (attention to multiple facets of a work that could include time, form, concept, colour, orchestration, density, pacing, pitch, rhythm, or other aspects unique to the work)
- Attention to detail (creative and practical)
- Scoring (functionality of score and parts to achieve desired outcomes)

Registrar Notes:

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