The document outlines the marking criteria for undergraduate compositions at the Department of Music. It describes the key features examiners consider for compositions and portfolios across different mark ranges from 90-100 to 0-32. For each range, it discusses the overall quality expected, the composer's understanding, selection and coverage of materials, and the structure of the composition. Higher marks require more outstanding technical and artistic achievement, while lower marks have poorer skills and less precision.
The document outlines the marking criteria for undergraduate compositions at the Department of Music. It describes the key features examiners consider for compositions and portfolios across different mark ranges from 90-100 to 0-32. For each range, it discusses the overall quality expected, the composer's understanding, selection and coverage of materials, and the structure of the composition. Higher marks require more outstanding technical and artistic achievement, while lower marks have poorer skills and less precision.
The document outlines the marking criteria for undergraduate compositions at the Department of Music. It describes the key features examiners consider for compositions and portfolios across different mark ranges from 90-100 to 0-32. For each range, it discusses the overall quality expected, the composer's understanding, selection and coverage of materials, and the structure of the composition. Higher marks require more outstanding technical and artistic achievement, while lower marks have poorer skills and less precision.
The document outlines the marking criteria for undergraduate compositions at the Department of Music. It describes the key features examiners consider for compositions and portfolios across different mark ranges from 90-100 to 0-32. For each range, it discusses the overall quality expected, the composer's understanding, selection and coverage of materials, and the structure of the composition. Higher marks require more outstanding technical and artistic achievement, while lower marks have poorer skills and less precision.
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Undergraduate Marking Criteria for Composition (Levels 5 & 6)
Department of Music Mark Range First 90-100 A++
Key features applicable in the assessment of the individual components of the portfolio of composition, the portfolio as a whole, and composition take-away papers overall
understanding selection & coverage structure First 80-89 A+
overall
understanding selection & coverage structure First 70-79 A
overall
understanding selection & coverage structure Upper Second 60-69 B+(65-69) B (60-64)
overall
understanding
An individual composition exhibiting outstanding technical and artistic achievement: exceptionally well -structured, highly coherent, and engaging with some of the technical challenges and aesthetic issues related to contemporary -or earlier music, showing a striking personal voice, insight and originality
Outstanding portfolio exhibiting, as a whole, an excellent range of technical challenges and a variety of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the other qualities outlined under this mark range for individual compositions) Authoritative; total mastery of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed; highly original technical handling of least two of the following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; highly independent approach; high degree of precision in the handling of the technical aspects Composition exhibiting features that imply unusually extensive awareness of, and/or engagement with contemporary (or earlier) music and compositional techniques contributing to a highly integrated musical experience Excellent handling of all musical and compositional aspects, aural and performing effectiveness, presentation to current professional standards contributing to a highly compelling aesthetic experience
An individual composition exhibiting very high artistic achievement: well-structured, coherent, and engaging with some of the technical challenges and aesthetic issues related to contemporary -or earlier- music and compositional techniques; showing clarity of intention, a personal approach to the handling of musical technique and originality
Distinguished portfolio exhibiting, as a whole, a remarkable range of technical challenges and a variety of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the other qualities outlined under this mark range for individual compositions). Thorough understanding of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed; a remarkably high degree of competence in the technical handling of at least two of the following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; signs of an emerging independent approach; precision in the handling of technical aspects Composition exhibiting features that imply extensive awareness of, and/or engagement with the relevant musical literature Remarkably good handling of all musical aspects and compositional elements, aural and performing effectiveness, presentation to current professional standards contributing to a distinctive aesthetic experience
An individual composition exhibiting remarkably good artistic skills: well structured, coherent, and engaging with some of the technical challenges and aesthetic issues related to contemporary (or earlier) music; showing clarity of intention, a personal approach to the handling of musical technique; informed by some awareness of contemporary and/or music of the past; showing clarity of intention and a personal approach to the handling of musical technique.
A highly accomplished portfolio exhibiting, as a whole, a very good range of technical challenges and the use of a variety of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the qualities outlined under this mark range for individual compositions) Very good understanding of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed; a high degree of competence in the technical handling of at least two of the following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; signs of an emerging independent approach; precision in the handling of the technical aspects Composition exhibiting features that imply extensive awareness of the relevant musical literature Remarkably good handling of all musical and compositional elements, aural and performing effectiveness, presentation to current professional standards contributing to a satisfying aesthetic experience
An individual composition showing good technical skills, coherence and economy in use of resources
A well - considered portfolio exhibiting a good range of technical challenges and the use of a variety of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the qualities outlined under this mark range) Good understanding of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed; competence in the technical handling of at least two of the following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; signs of an emerging independent
selection & coverage
structure Lower Second 50-59 C+(55-59) C (50-54)
overall
understanding selection & coverage structure
Third 40-49 D45-49)
overall
understanding selection & coverage structure Fail (condoned) 33-39 F
overall
understanding selection & coverage
Fail 0-32 F
structure overall
understanding selection & coverage structure
approach; precision in the use of the technical aspects
Composition exhibiting features that imply appropriate but limited awareness of relevant musical literature Good handling of most musical and compositional elements, some degree of aural and performing effectiveness, presentation to current professional standards contributing to an aesthetic experience
An individual composition showing sound technical skills and coherence
A well considered portfolio exhibiting, as a whole, a moderate range of technical challenges and some variety of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the qualities outlined under this mark range) Sound understanding of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed; some degree of competence in the technical handling of at least two of the following: melodic and /or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; precision in the handling of some technical aspects Composition exhibiting features that imply some degree of awareness of the relevant musical literature; attempts to incorporate relevant models, but the result is awkward or unconvincing Sound handling of some musical aspects and compositional elements but undeveloped; some attempt achieving aural and performing effectiveness but the result may be awkward, unconvincing, or impractical, presentation to current professional standards with minor lapses, resulting in a not entirely satisfactory aesthetic experience
An individual composition showing basic technical skills and coherence
A portfolio of compositions exhibiting, as a whole, a very limited variety of technical challenges and use of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the qualities outlined under this mark range) Composition exhibiting some general knowledge of instrumental, vocal or resources employed, but little detailed understanding of the specifics; rudimentary competence in the technical handling of at least one of the following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; precision in the handling of some technical aspects Composition exhibiting features that imply little awareness of the relevant musical literature; no or little evidence of attempts to incorporate relevant models Rudimentary handling of certain musical and compositional elements but undeveloped, attempts to achieve aural and performing effectiveness but the result may be unsuccessful or impractical; presentation to current professional standards but with major lapses, resulting in an awkward aesthetic experience
A portfolio of compositions exhibiting, as a whole, no variety of technical challenges and use of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the qualities outlined under this mark range) Composition showing some basic knowledge of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed, but no understanding of the specifics; some knowledge of at least one of the technical handling of one of following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority; but no precision in their handling Composition exhibiting features that imply inappropriate or/or very minimal awareness of relevant musical literature; no or little evidence of attempts to incorporate relevant models Disorganized or unclear presentation; consistently poor regard for current professional standards of presentation; unacceptably brief
An individual composition showing poor technical skills, incomplete and/or lacking precision A portfolio of compositions exhibiting, as a whole, no variety of technical challenges and use of instrumental and/or vocal resources (in addition to the qualities outlined under this mark range) Composition showing minimal or no knowledge of instrumental, vocal or other resources employed; minimal or none of the technical handling of any of the following: melodic and or motivic material, form, harmony, rhythm, texture and sonority, and no precision in their use Composition exhibiting features that imply inappropriate and/or inaccurate knowledge of relevant musical literature or little evidence of attempts to incorporate relevant models Disorganized or unclear presentation; consistently poor regard for current professional standards of presentation; incoherent presentation; unacceptably brief
Correct for the academic session 2011-2012 / Robert Keeley and Silvina Milstein
Correct for the academic session 2011-2012 / Robert Keeley and Silvina Milstein
