Classical Jazz '05

Composition 1

  • For this musical composition, you will be using either Garageband or Finale
  • Your composition will be in ABA form. 
  • Your composition will focus on a topic you cohhse.  This is our introductory composition.  Some examples could include: melody & simple accomp., 4-part choral, an arrangement, theme and variation, quartet, etc...
  • Complete a prewriting journal entry found in the artista community section at www.yosoyartista.net  
    • Answer the following questions in your journal entry.
      1. What software are you going to use for your composition?
      2. What style/genre of music is your piece? 
      3. What instruments do you plan on composing for?
      4. What is the form of your piece?  
    • Make sure you select me as the teacher in the drop down menu so I receive notification that you have submitted the entry.  
  • The composition should have three sections with an introduction and an ending
  • You will conceive, plan and create original multimedia artworks that express an idea, feeling, or point of view.
  • You will shape the elements of sound; time, space, color, light and texture, timbre, pitch and volume to express your ideas and to create interest, memorability, and beauty.
  • Complete the online evaluation at www.yosoyartista.net when you are finished with your composition.
    • Make sure you select me as the teacher in the drop down menu so I receive notification that you have submitted the entry.  
  • Interpretation of the themes and ideas of the artwork. understanding of the historical and cultural context of an artist and artwork.
    • The evaluation of your work and your grade is based on the above standards and goals for your learning and accomplishments in sound design.
  • In this artistic project we will evaluate: craftsmanship; the effective use of media tools, software, an work process. design and composition; the effective arrangement of sound elements. original expression; unique, personal development of a theme or vision.
    • In verbal and written responses to the works of art of others and your own we will evaluate your: critical analysis of the formal and expressive features of the art work.

 

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