MUSI1033 — Pop Music Composition
MUSI 1033 - Pop Music Composition MUSI 1033 - Pop Music Composition Description An introduction to the art of pop music composition. Class activities will involve listening to selected compositions from music literature, analyzing their structures, and studying the compositional processes used to create the music. Students will then write original compositions using the selected pieces as models. If possible, the student works will be performed in class by the class members. Learning activities This course is taught as a private lesson, just as lessons are taught on piano or on other instruments. Specific assignments will depend on the entry level ability of each student. Typically, each student will complete the study of three models and the writing of three original pieces during a semester, with each project requiring approximately one-third of the term. Assessments Student work in the course will be assessed for adherence to models. Instructor will also evaluate individual compositions and the work process of the student.
Prerequisites: MUSI1653