Details for Write Songs

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: MUS205
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton

Awards offering Write Songs

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Analyse contemporary songs;
Construct appropriate lyrical content for the chosen genre;
Choose relevant harmonic and melodic structures for the chosen genre;
Write and record songs;
Manipulate song elements to maximize the intent and impact of songs

Subject Content

Introduction to writing songs
Analysing songs
The ‘blank page’ method and Couplets
Rhyming & Rhythmic schemes
Storytelling, Word pictures, and other poetic techniques
Song structures
Theology
Melody
Harmony
Arranging and Recording
Revising songs and Collaboration
Copyright, Licencing and Assigning

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive
Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Songs Analysis (30%)
Write and Record Songs (50%)
Revise Songs Based on Feedback (20%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided