Songwriting

Overview

• Songwriting nuts and bolts
• Recording Techniques/ Using the studio for writing
• Creativity with Sounds and Technology
• Creative Writing
• Crossing art forms
• Visiting songwriters
• Building portfolio
• Fortnightly assessments

Learning Objectives

On completion of this module students will be able:
(i) To apply a range of compositional and lyrical techniques to individual song-writing
(ii) To critically evaluate existing repertoire and learn from the song-writing of others
(iii) To demonstrate creativity in the use of technology and sounds in song-writing
(iv) To use the studio as a tool in song-writing
(v) To engage in crossing art forms in the song-writing process
(vi) To engage in the process of registering, marketing and publishing original songs






On completion of this module students will be able:
(i) To apply a range of compositional and lyrical techniques to individual song-writing
(ii) To critically evaluate existing repertoire and learn from the song-writing of others
(iii) To demonstrate creativity in the use of technology and sounds in song-writing
(iv) To use the studio as a tool in song-writing
(v) To engage in crossing art forms in the song-writing process
(vi) To engage in the process of registering, marketing and publishing original songs




On completion of this module students will be able:
(i) To apply a range of compositional and lyrical techniques to individual song-writing
(ii) To critically evaluate existing repertoire and learn from the song-writing of others
(iii) To demonstrate creativity in the use of technology and sounds in song-writing
(iv) To use the studio as a tool in song-writing
(v) To engage in crossing art forms in the song-writing process
(vi) To engage in the process of registering, marketing and publishing original songs

Skills

Students will:
(i) Possess high level transferable key skills such as the ability to work with others in a team, to communicate (both orally and in writing), influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
(ii) Display interpersonal sensitivity, global and cultural awareness, moral and ethical awareness and being able to adjust behaviour accordingly.
(iii) Have the ability and desire to learn for oneself and improve one's self-awareness and performance, to uphold the values of lifelong learning and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
(iv) Demonstrate confidence and motivation to start and to finish the job, adaptability / flexibility, creativity, initiative, leadership, decision-making, negotiating and the ability to cope with stress.
(v) Demonstrate critical evaluation of the outcomes of professional practice.
(vi) Reflect on and evaluate their own practice.

Assessment

None