Module: Jazz Composition 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Jazz Composition 1
Module Code	MC122 (ITS) / MPA1019 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Linda Adams
Module Teachers	Shane Latimer
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

This module is designed to introduce learners to compositional techniques and considerations. The module aims to show how musical ideas can be developed and how compositions can be constructed. Learners will be taught to develop an awareness of instrumentation, and how to develop and effectively present musical ideas. Details of how to write accompaniment for melodies will be explored and ways of integrating rhythm section with soloists given. Approaches on how to write an analytical essay will be taught.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be capable of producing effective compositions for small groups
2. Be able to realise ideas within the context of the instrumental lineup available
3. Show effective work methods and an awareness of how to utilise creativity within a disciplined context
4. Be familiar with form and structure and how these impact on melody writing
5. Be capable of writing an analytical essay about their original work

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Weekly, two one-hour weekly lectures
Independent Study	81	Practicing exercises given in lecture
Assignment Completion	20	Description of techniques used
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Composition
° Effectively writing for a group consisting of two melody instruments and three rhythm instruments ° Effective use of available instrumentation ° Score layout ° Effective rhythm section writing ° Melody writing and structural considerations ° Techniques for developing handwritten scores ° Use of simple counterpoint ° Use of basslines ° Writing drum parts ° Approaches to writing explanatory essay of techniques used ° Effective use of available instrumentation ° Score layout ° Effective rhythm section writing, ° Melody writing and structural considerations. ° Techniques for developing hand-written scores ° Approaches to writing explanatory essay of techniques used ° Use of simple counterpoint ° Use of basslines ° How to write drum parts

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Music Composition	Melody composition and report	25%	Week 4
Music Composition	Blues composition and report	25%	Week 12
Music Composition	Ensemble composition and descriptive essay	50%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Ted Pease; edited by Rick Mattingly: 2003, Jazz composition, Berklee Press ; c2003., Boston, MA, 0876390017

Other Resources

0, Computer Software, MuseScore Notation Software, 0, MuseScore, 0, Computer Software, Studio One Digital Audio Workstation, 0, Studio One,