Last modified: 19 Jan 2026 12:16
This course will explore ways to develop creative music making and sharing in a range of contexts, styles and genres and with consideration to community resource and restriction. The student experience is built around a participatory approach to learning and teaching. Students will have the opportunity to develop as creative musicians and also as facilitators of composing and improvising in a range of education and community settings.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Students on this course will have the opportunity to develop as composers and improvisers who understand both community resource and restrictions. Students will also develop as facilitators of creative music activities in a range of education and community settings. Throughout the course students will be asked to create music, collaborate in groups and will be supported to devise projects. This course is suitable for anyone seeking to develop their own practical skills as well as develop an understanding of how to devise composing and improvising activities with education and community groups.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 16 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of a range of principles, theories, concepts and terminology. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to reflect upon the most appropriate forms of musical practice for different performance and community settings. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 22 | |
| Feedback |
Duration: 18 minutes. Continuous feedback during preparation in class. Final feedback via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of a range of principles, theories, concepts and terminology. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to work both independently and collectively, demonstrating invention and leadership as required by different composing and improvising activities. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to demonstrate and work with knowledge of one or more specialisms, drawing on relevant techniques and methods. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to reflect upon the most appropriate forms of musical practice for different performance and community settings. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to demonstrate and work with knowledge of one or more specialisms, drawing on relevant techniques and methods. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to work both independently and collectively, demonstrating invention and leadership as required by different composing and improvising activities. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to reflect upon the most appropriate forms of musical practice for different performance and community settings. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of a range of principles, theories, concepts and terminology. |
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