Module: CMT4002-20 Creative Practice

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Dr Andy Keep

Module Tutor Contact Details: A.Keep@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module recognises that you have arrived on the course with a wealth of personal creative enthusiasm and activity. This creative activity is seen to form a vital basis for the development of an individual 'voice ' or identity in your creative work. This is likely to be directly related to music production and composition, but may also include other creative avenues such as visuals and moving image with music accompaniment, instrumental and/or DJ performance skills, or promotional and online presence activities. You will explore and create new work either individually or in collaboration with fellow students.

This module aims to:

Support and encourage creative activity

Develop interpretation and reflective skills

Create focus and personal development in creative work

2.Outline syllabus

The module activities include:

Musical and music production analysis and discussion skills

Creative and collaborative working

Project design and development techniques

Confidence and creative community building skills

Importantly, this module introduces the areas of peer and self-assessment, which become a key feature and learning tool throughout your degree.

3.Teaching and learning activities

The module activities include lead lectures, seminar group listening and discussion, small group tasks and collaborative working.

An important component of this module is the development of a sense of community, creative support and collaboration across the year group. This also includes contribution to discussion and informal presentations to your peers.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: 'My Favourite Music' Presentation

• % Weighting: 20%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Original Creative Project (with online documentation)

• % Weighting: 80%