| NMMP1001 | Schenkerian Analysis
Examine Schenkerian analysis as a dynamic framework for deepening musical insight and structural awareness. You will apply analytical concepts across repertoire, connecting theory with interpretation to enhance contrapuntal thinking, critical listening, and expressive performance.
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| NMMP1002 | Composition
Cultivate your compositional voice through iterative practice, analysis, and experimentation. You will explore form, texture, harmony, and rhythm through engagement with contemporary repertoire and peer feedback, culminating in original works that reflect innovation and artistic individuality.
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| NMMP1003 | Conducting Techniques
Refine your skills in conducting and ensemble leadership through an experiential, practice-based approach. You will develop technique, gesture, and rehearsal communication while shaping interpretative decisions in collaborative settings. Practical sessions build confidence, awareness, and the ability to shape cohesive, expressive performances.
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| NMMP1004 | Creative Coding and Node-Based Visual Programming
Explore creative coding as a tool for interactive performance design. Using Processing, TouchDesigner, and Max/MSP, you will build real-time systems integrating visuals, sound, and performer interaction via OSC, MIDI, and FFT. The module balances technical precision with creative exploration, enabling responsive, immersive performance environments.
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| NMMP1005 | Interdisciplinary Improvisation Lab
Engage in collaborative and improvisational performance across disciplines to foster creativity and adaptability. Through studio-based exploration and co-created performance, you will experiment with new modalities of expression and develop skills in collaboration, curation, and interdisciplinary dialogue.
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| NMMP1006 | Music and Sound Design for Dance and Theatre
Investigate the creative relationship between music, movement, and narrative. Working with peers in dance and theatre, you will design soundscapes that enhance character and atmosphere while gaining proficiency in DAWs and production software. The module culminates in a portfolio showcasing your versatility in collaborative live performance contexts.
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| NMMP1007 | Orchestration for Chinese Instruments
Examine idiomatic approaches to orchestrating for Chinese instruments. You will study range, timbre, and performance practice within the Chinese orchestra, creating expressive and technically adept orchestrations that reflect cultural sensitivity and innovation.
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| NMMP1008 | Orchestration Techniques
Advance your skills in orchestration and adaptation through the study of texture, timbre, and ensemble interaction. You will arrange and reimagine music across instrumental forces, producing a portfolio that demonstrates balance between fidelity to the original and creative interpretation.
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| NMMP1009 | Performance Psychology for Musicians
Explore psychological principles underpinning optimal performance. Drawing from performance science and applied psychology, you will analyse motivation, focus, and resilience while developing strategies for practice and performance management that enhance artistic and personal growth.
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| NMMP1010 | Performance Technology Integration
Examine the creative and technical integration of sound, lighting, and visual design in live performance. Through practical labs and design projects, you will explore how production elements interact to shape audience experience and deliver cohesive, impactful artistic presentations.
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