Introduction to Composing Music

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/505/5024
Credits:
9
Guided learning hours:
72 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the use of musical devices in composition.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe, through listening, a range of musical devices including:
    a) a sequence
    b) modulation and simple harmony
    c) imitation
    d) cadence
    e) articulation
    f) orchestration.
2

Be able to develop compositional ideas.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Create a compositional idea or theme.
  • 2.2
    Produce a collection of preparatory sketches which show the use of musical devices for the idea or theme.
3

Be able to compose a piece of music.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Create a composition of up to eighty bars appropriate for a chosen instrument(s) that shows:
    a) a range of compositional devices
    b) use of form
    c) consistent style.
  • 3.2
    Compile a score or annotation for own composition.
4

Understand the compositional process.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe the process undergone in developing the composition.
  • 4.2
    Define results for each stage.