Music and Technology, Contemporary (Composition)

2-Year Diploma at Tenth Street, Nelson

Delivered with the following methods: On Campus

Composition Major

This major explores a wide range of styles and compositional techniques as well as providing students with the tools necessary to embark on a future in contemporary niches such as film scoring, music in advertising and songwriting. Access to modern production/recording technology gives students the ability to create a large portfolio of recorded music. Emphasis is put on developing each students unique compositional identity while focusing on the skills that are at the core of the compositional process. At the end of the fourth semester each student is responsible for organizing a 1/2 hour graduating recital that showcases their abilities.

Prerequisites

To be a Composition Major, students must have achieved a minimum grade of "B" or better in MUSC 171 (Arranging II) and MUSC 175 (Harmony II). A maximum of 17 students will be accepted into this major. In the event that more students apply, preference will be given to those students who have achieved the highest GPA. English 110 may be substituted for TWC 266.

Notes

All electives may not be offered each semester. Confirm with the Program Coordinator regarding availability of electives.

Successful completion of all required courses in a given semester, with a grade of "C-" or better and a grade point average of 2.0, is required to proceed within the program.

The Music program's curriculum is currently under revision and may result in changes to the curriculum described below.