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Programme: DMus Composition

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Code	Faculty
01262006	Faculty of Humanities

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years	Total credits: 360	NQF level: 10

Contact:

Prof AF Johnson
[email protected]

+27 (0)124202316

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

This programme focuses on composition. The degree is also conferred for original creative work.

Admission requirements

A minimum of 65% in the related master's degree programme articulating with the specific doctoral programme.
Candidates will have to submit a portfolio of compositions for evaluation before being accepted.

Additional requirements

An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is required.

Core modules

KPS 991

Thesis and composition portfolio 991

Credits: 360.00

Module content:
Thesis and portfolio of original compositions in a contemporary, jazz, popular or indigenous style. Multi-movement work for large orchestra (with/without soloists); or Concerto for soloist/s and orchestra; Song cycle (with accompaniment); Multi-movement chamber work; Substantial work for keyboard instrument or instrumental work with keyboard accompaniment; Work for chorus (with accompaniment). Minimum duration of portfolio: 75 minutes.

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