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The This project allows you to develop the skills required to be a professional composer. Following
project guidelines, meeting deadlines, and working effectively with other professionals are all things vital
brief to the role of composer. You will analyse and then put into action the methodology of composing
for different instruments and different genres. The project demands a final body of contrasting
work.
Scenario A production company is looking to employ composers for a series of television and radio
projects, and has asked applicants to provide a portfolio of their work. The projects are varied
and different musical styles will be required, therefore the candidates must show that they can
compose for both a range of musicians performing and a range of different styles. The
production company will supply a task for applicants, whereby a sonically and artistically
appropriate composition is required for a given project by a given date.
Learning Outcomes
LO 2 Be able to compose for 2.1 Produce compositions using different types of instrumentation
different combinations of idiomatically
sounds 2.2 Manipulate and develop different timbres and textures idiomatically
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
This project demands you meet the brief of a commission. This commission will be individually
designed for your skills, and might include composing for theatre. Ensure there are appropriate
means of recording the presentation in its context. Audio or video (with audio) recordings are
required.
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
The This project allows you to develop the skills required to be a professional composer. Following
project guidelines, meeting deadlines, and working effectively with other professionals are all things vital
brief to the role of composer. You will analyse and then put into action the methodology of composing
for different instruments and different genres. The project demands a final body of contrasting
work.
Scenario A production company is looking to employ composers for a series of television and radio
projects, and has asked applicants to provide a portfolio of their work. The projects are varied
and different musical styles will be required, therefore the candidates must show that they can
compose for both a range of musicians performing and a range of different styles. The
production company will supply a task for applicants, whereby a sonically and artistically
appropriate composition is required for a given project by a given date.
TASKS EVIDENCE
Task 1 Complete a number of musical ‘sketches’, demonstrating different methods of Audio
1.1, 1.2, composing. Ensure you can show you are able to reproduce the characteristics of portfolio.
2.1, 2.2, different styles of music and use different stylistic elements.
4.1, 4.2 The sketches should show that you are able to produce compositions for a variety of
instruments in an appropriate way. Consider different contexts for each composition
and manipulate and develop different timbres idiomatically.
Task 2 Having completed these sketches you will be in a good position to meet the Recording of
3.1, 3.2 demands of a specific commission. music
You will be set the challenge of composing for theatre, the moving image, or an art commissioned
project. You must follow the guidelines of this commission, and create a piece of - audio/video.
music that meets the given brief.
Task 3 Your task is to create a professional portfolio of contrasting compositions. Audio
4.1, 4.2 Remember the importance of communication in this industry and so use appropriate portfolio.
presentation and editing methods.
Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick)
1.1 Reproduce the characteristics of different styles of music
4.2 Produce the composition portfolio using appropriate presentation and editing
methods
Merit Distinction
Action Plan
Summative feedback