Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
5600SPMUS-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module aims to enable students to further develop practical skills and individual creative expression through increased familiarisation with applied contemporary songwriting techniques.
The module aims to:
* Expand technical abilities in songwriting
* Equip learners with the necessary skills to respond to a variety of songwriting commissions and working to deadlines
* Engage learners in real and simulated industrial circumstances
* Develop an individual creative expression
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate high levels of creative and technical skill in generating new songs
2.
Employ industry standard creative practices in responding to the commissioning of new songs to specified briefs and deadlines
3.
Analyse and evaluate their own work within the context of an emerging canon of popular, contemporary and commercial music
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will combine lectures and seminars. It is designed to consolidate, enhance and further develop skills in songwriting developed at level 4.
Songwriting lectures will further explore creative application of music and lyric writing techniques and will develop learners understanding of industry standard creative and working practices.
Songwriting seminars will explore the practical application of techniques studied within songwriting lectures and will be a forum for regular feedback and development for student songwriters.
Additional Information:Eddie Lundon is the Module Leader.